Rhineura floridana

(Rhineura floridana)

Description

Rhineura floridana, known as the North American worm lizard, Florida worm lizard, or thunderworm, is the only member of the monotypic genus Rhineura. This species is found primarily in Florida but has been recorded in Lanier County, Georgia. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Rhineuridae
Genus:Rhineura
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