Myriopholis rouxestevae

Myriopholis rouxestevae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Leptotyphlopidae
Genus: Myriopholis
Species:
M. rouxestevae
Binomial name
Myriopholis rouxestevae
(Trape & Mane, 2004)
Synonyms
  • Typhlops rouxestevae Trape & Mane, 2004
  • Leptotyphlops rouxestevae (Trape & Mane, 2004)

Myriopholis rouxestevae, also known as Roux-Estève's worm snake, is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. It occurs in Sub-Saharan Africa.[1][2]

Etymology

The specific name, rouxestevae, is in honor of herpetologist Rolande Roux-Estève.[2]

Geographic range

Myriopholis rouxestevae is found in Senegal, Guinea, and Uganda. Records from Mali have been misattributed to this species.[2]

Habitat

Myriopholis rouxestevae is a fossorial species that has been found in agricultural areas.[1]

Reproduction

Myriopholis rouxestevae is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Wagner, P.; Wilms, T.; Niagate, B. (2013). "Myriopholis rouxestevae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T13292208A13292242. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T13292208A13292242.en. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Myriopholis rouxestevae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 18 June 2024.


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