Carvalho worm lizard

The Carvalho worm lizard (Amphisbaena carvalhoi), also known commonly as Carvalho's worm lizard, is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology
The specific name, carvalhoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Antenor Leitão de Carvalho, who collected the type specimen.

Geographic range
A. carvalhoi is found in northeastern Brazil in the state of Pernambuco.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of A. carvalhoi is shrubland. The holotype of A. carvalhoi was collected at an altitude of 1,035 m.

Description
A. carvalhoi may attain a total length (including tail) of 24.5 cm.

Reproduction
A. carvalhoi is oviparous.