Dugand's blind snake

Dugand's blind snake (Trilepida dugandi) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Etymology
The specific name, dugandi, is in honor of Colombian naturalist Armando Dugand.

Geographic range
T. dugandi is found in Atlántico Department, Colombia.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of T. dugandi are forest and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 800 m, but it has also been found in rural gardens.

Description
Dorsally, T. dugandi is brown with seven dark copper stripes. Ventrally, it is cream-colored.

Reproduction
T. dugandi is oviparous.