Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard

The Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard (Ancylocranium barkeri), also known commonly as Barker's sharp-snouted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania. There are two recognized subspecies.

Etymology
The specific name, barkeri is in honor of New Zealander zoologist Ronald de la Bere Barker (1889–?).

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of A. barkeri is sandy areas, at altitudes of 800 –.

Diet
A. barkeri preys upon termites and other small invertebrates.

Reproduction
A. barkeri is oviparous. Clutch size is a single egg.

Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
 * Ancylocranium barkeri barkeri Loveridge, 1946
 * Ancylocranium barkeri newalae Loveridge, 1962