Species Anilios tovelli (Loveridge, 1945)
Darwin Blind Snake
- Typhlops tovelli Loveridge, A. 1945. A new blind snake (Typhlops tovelli) from Darwin, Australia. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 58: 111-112 [111].
Type data:
Holotype MCZ 48844, Koonowarra Sports Ground, about 5 mi[les] S Darwin, NT.
Generic Combinations
- Ramphotyphlops tovelli (Loveridge, 1945).
- Austrotyphlops tovelli (Loveridge, 1945).
- Anilios tovelli (Loveridge, 1945).
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NT: Darwin Coastal (DAC), Tiwi Cobourg (TIW)
Ecological Descriptors
Burrower, fossorial, nocturnal, oviparous, soil dweller.
Extra Ecological Information
Feeds primarily on ant and termite larvae and pupae.
General References
Gillam, M.W. 1979. Notes on the status of the "blind" snake Typhlinahe tovelli (Loveridge). Herpetofauna 11: 2-4 (taxonomy)
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. [42] (Darwin 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) |