Swynnerton's worm lizard
# Swynnerton's worm lizard

Swynnerton's worm lizard (Chirindia swynnertoni), also known commonly as Swynnerton's round-headed worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to eastern Africa and southern Africa.

## Etymology

The specific name, swynnertoni, is in honor of British entomologist Charles Francis Massy Swynnerton.

## Geographic range

C. swynnertoni is found in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of C. swynnertoni are grassland and thicket.

## Description

C. swynnertoni may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 14 cm (5.5 in). It is uniformly pale purplish pink.

## Reproduction

C. swynnertoni is oviparous.

