Species Anilios minimus (Kinghorn, 1929)
Groote Dwarf Blind Snake
- Typhlops minimus Kinghorn, J.R. 1929. Two new snakes from Australia. Records of the Australian Museum 17: 190-193 [190, fig. 1].
Type data:
Holotype AM R9692, Groote Eylandt, Gulf of Carpentaria, NT.
Generic Combinations
- Ramphotyphlops minimus (Kinghorn, 1929).
- Austrotyphlops minimus (Kinghorn, 1929).
- Anilios minimus (Kinghorn, 1929).
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
Extra Distribution Information
Groote Eylandt.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NT: Arnhem Coast (ARC), Central Arnhem (CA)
Ecological Descriptors
Burrower, fossorial, nocturnal, oviparous, soil dweller.
Extra Ecological Information
Feeds primarily on ant and termite larvae and pupae.
Common Name References
Clayton, M., Wombey, J.C., Mason, I.J., Chesser, R.T. & Wells, A. 2006. CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates: A Reference with Conservation Status. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing iv 162 pp. [41] (Groote Dwarf Blind Snake)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | TYPHLOPIDAE | 09-Jul-2014 | MODIFIED | ABRS |
| 07-Feb-2024 | 07-May-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |