Slevin's worm lizard
# Slevin's worm lizard

Slevin's worm lizard (Amphisbaena slevini) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to northern South America.

## Etymology

The specific name, slevini, is in honor of American herpetologist Joseph Richard Slevin.

## Geographic range

A. sleveni is found in Brazil (Amazonas state) and French Guiana.

## Habitat

The preferred habitat of A. slevini is forest.

## Description

A. slevini is a uniform light brownish color. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 10–11 cm (3.9–4.3 in), and a tail length of about 1.5 cm (0.59 in).

## Reproduction

A. slevini is oviparous.

