Mocquard's worm snake

Mocquard's worm snake (Madatyphlops decorsei) is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is native to Africa.

Etymology
The specific name, decorsei, is in honor of French army doctor Gaston-Jules Decorse (1873-1907).

Geographic range
M. decorsei is endemic to Madagascar.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of M. decorsei is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,300 m.

Behavior
M. decorsei is mainly fossorial, but sometimes is active above ground.

Reproduction
M. decorsei is oviparous.