Dalophia ellenbergeri
# Dalophia ellenbergeri

Dalophia ellenbergeri is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

## Etymology

The specific name, ellenbergeri, is in honor of Victor Ellenberger (1879–1972), who was an African-born Swiss missionary and naturalist.

## Geographic range

D. ellenbergeri is found in Angola and Zambia.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. ellenbergeri is savanna.

## Behavior

D. ellenbergeri is terrestrial and fossorial.

## Reproduction

D. ellenbergeri is oviparous.

