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Western Congo Worm Lizard

Monopeltis guentheri

Classification

The Western Congo worm lizard (Monopeltis guentheri) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Etymology The specific name, guentheri, is in honor of German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther.

Distribution

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