Spurrell's worm lizard

Spurrell's worm lizard (Amphisbaena spurrelli) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Central America and northern South America.

Etymology
The specific name, spurrelli, is in honor of British zoologist Herbert George Flaxman Spurrell.

Geographic range
A. spurrelli is found in Colombia and Panama.

Habitat
The preferred habitat of A. spurrelli is forest at altitudes of 100 - 200 m.

Description
A. spurrelli may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 30 cm, plus a tail 2.7 cm long.

Reproduction
A. spurrelli is oviparous.