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Anilios aspina

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Anilios aspina, also known as the no-spined blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet aspina (“without spines”) refers to the snake's diagnostic lack of a terminal tail spine.[1]

Description

The species grows to an average of about 28 cm in length.[2]

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The snake inhabits the Mitchell Grass Downs of central Queensland.[2] The type locality is Margot Station, some 20 km north of Barcaldine.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Anilios aspina (COUPER, COVACEVICH, WILSON, 1998)". Reptile Database. Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "No-spined blind snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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Anilios aspina: Brief Summary

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Anilios aspina, also known as the no-spined blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet aspina (“without spines”) refers to the snake's diagnostic lack of a terminal tail spine.

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