The Western Congo worm lizard (Monopeltis guentheri) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The specific name, guentheri, is in honor of German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther.
M. guentheri is found in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The preferred natural habitat of M. guentheri is forest.
The mode of reproduction of M. guentheri is unknown.