Monopeltis

Monopeltis is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. The genus is endemic to southern Africa. 19 species are placed in this genus.

Monopeltis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Amphisbaenidae
Genus: Monopeltis
A. Smith, 1848
Species

19, see text.

Species

The following species are recognized as being valid.[1]

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Monopeltis.

References

Further reading

  • Gans C (2005). "Checklist and Bibliography of the Amphisbaenia of the World". Bull. American Mus. Nat. Hist. (289): 1-130.
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