Species of Australian blind snake
Anilios nema, also known as the thread-like blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet nema (“thread”) refers to the snake's slender body.[1]
Description
The snake grows to an average of about 27 cm in length.[1]
Behaviour
The species is oviparous.[2]
Distribution
The species occurs in the vicinity of Darwin, in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Fannie Bay, a Darwin suburb.[2]
References
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Anilios nema | |
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Ramphotyphlops nema | |
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