Geocalamus
Geocalamus is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. 2 species are placed in this genus.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Geocalamus Günther, 1880 |
| Species | |
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Species
- Geocalamus acutus Sternfeld, 1912 - wedge-snouted worm lizard
- Geocalamus modestus Günther, 1880 - Mpwapwa wedge-snouted worm lizard
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Geocalamus.
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Further reading
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Wikispecies has information related to Geocalamus |
- Gans C. (2005). "Checklist and Bibliography of the Amphisbaenia of the World". Bull. American Mus. Nat. Hist. (289): 1-130.
- "Geocalamus ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
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