Afrotyphlops chirioi
| Afrotyphlops chirioi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Typhlopidae |
| Genus: | Afrotyphlops |
| Species: | A. chirioi
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| Binomial name | |
| Afrotyphlops chirioi Trape, 2019
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Afrotyphlops chirioi is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae.[1][2] It is named after Laurent Chirio.[2]
Described in 2019, this species is only known from the southwest Central African Republic. It is known from a mosaic of tropical moist forest and secondary grasslands at 500–600 m (1,600–2,000 ft) above sea level.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Chirio, L. (2021). "Afrotyphlops chirioi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T150217347A150217551. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T150217347A150217551.en. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ a b Afrotyphlops chirioi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 29 May 2024.