Myriopholis rouxestevae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Leptotyphlopidae |
| Genus: | Myriopholis |
| Species: | M. rouxestevae
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| Binomial name | |
| Myriopholis rouxestevae (Trape & Mane, 2004)
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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
[edit]The specific name, rouxestevae, is in honor of herpetologist Rolande Roux-Estève.[2]
Geographic range
[edit]Myriopholis rouxestevae is found in Senegal, Guinea, and Uganda. Records from Mali have been misattributed to this species.[2]
Habitat
[edit]Myriopholis rouxestevae is a fossorial species that has been found in agricultural areas.[1]
Reproduction
[edit]Myriopholis rouxestevae is oviparous.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d Myriopholis rouxestevae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 18 June 2024.