About Leposternon microcephalum Wagler, 1824
Taxonomic Classification
Leposternon microcephalum, commonly called the smallhead worm lizard, is an amphisbaenian species belonging to the family Amphisbaenidae within the reptilian order Squamata.
Endemism
This species is endemic to South America.
General Geographic Range
Its geographic range covers southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Specific Protected Range Location
It can also be found in Itatiaia National Park, located between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Predation Resistance Factors
Due to their underground fossorial lifestyle, strong bite, and defensive strategies, amphisbaenians generally have very few predators.
Known Predators
Even so, some snake species have been recorded preying on amphisbaenians including Leposternon microcephalum.
Reproductive Mode
Leposternon microcephalum reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
