Species Anilios troglodytes (Storr, 1981)
Sandamara Blind Snake
- Ramphotyphlops troglodytes Storr, G.M. 1981. The genus Ramphotyphlops (Serpentes: Typhlopidae) in Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum 9: 235-271 [263, fig. 27].
Type data:
Holotype WAM R51043, Tunnel Cave, Napier Range, WA [17°37'S 125°14'E].
Generic Combinations
- Austrotyphlops troglodytes (Storr, 1981).
- Anilios troglodytes (Storr, 1981).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Central Kimberley (CK), Northern Kimberley (NK)
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. [42] (Sandamara Blind Snake)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | 07-May-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |