South-western Sandplain Worm Lizard

Scientific name: Aprasia repens

Meaning of name:

The meaning of Aprasia is not known. Repens is a Latin word meaning creeping.

Distribution:

Mainly reported from the south west of Western Australia.

Description:

This legless lizard has a snout-vent length of up to 12 centimetres. It is light brown to light grey above and has a yellow chin and throat.

Notes:

This species forages through loose soil and leaf litter for small invertebrates.

References:

A Guide to the Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region. Brian Bush, Brad Maryan, Robert Browne-Cooper, David Robinson. 1995

A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Steve Wilson and Gerry Swan. 2003

Lizards of Western Australia III Geckos & Pygopods. GM Storr, LA Smith, RE Johnstone. 1990