Turkish worm lizard
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Blanus strauchi

The Turkish worm lizard (Blanus strauchi) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Blanidae. The species is native to Southeast Europe and the Middle East. There are two recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, strauchi, is in honor of Russian herpetologist Alexander Strauch.

Distribution

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B. strauchi is found in Greece, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.

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The preferred natural habitat of B. strauchi is shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 1,400 m (4,600 ft).

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Mating Habits

B. strauchi is oviparous.

References

1. Turkish worm lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_worm_lizard
2. Turkish worm lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/157272/5067037

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