Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard
# Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard

The Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard (Ancylocranium barkeri), also known commonly as Barker's sharp-snouted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania. There are two recognized subspecies.

## Etymology

The specific name, barkeri is in honor of New Zealander zoologist Ronald de la Bere Barker (1889–?).

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. barkeri is sandy areas, at altitudes of 800–1,000 m (2,600–3,300 ft).

## Diet

A. barkeri preys upon termites and other small invertebrates.

## Reproduction

A. barkeri is oviparous. Clutch size is a single egg.

## Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.

* Ancylocranium barkeri barkeri Loveridge, 1946
* Ancylocranium barkeri newalae Loveridge, 1962
