Spurrell's worm lizard
# Spurrell's worm lizard

Spurrell's worm lizard (Amphisbaena spurrelli) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Central America and northern South America.

## Etymology

The specific name, spurrelli, is in honor of British zoologist Herbert George Flaxman Spurrell.

## Geographic range

A. spurrelli is found in Colombia and Panama.

## Habitat

The preferred habitat of A. spurrelli is forest at altitudes of 100–200 m (330–660 ft).

## Description

A. spurrelli may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 30 cm (12 in), plus a tail 2.7 cm (1.1 in) long.

## Reproduction

A. spurrelli is oviparous.

