Anomalepididae Anomalepididae

Anomalepididae - Definition and Overview

Anomalepididae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
SuborderSerpentes
Family:Anomalepididae
Genera

Anomalepis
Helminthophis
Liotyphlops
Typhlophis

Anomalepididae is a family of American blind snakes. The species in this family are similar to Typhlopidae but some species possess a single tooth in the lower jaw. This family contains 4 genera and 20 species native to Central and South America.

External links

  • ITIS entry (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=209621).
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