Amphisbaenians
Botswana's sandy soil is home to a variety of worm-like creatures. These fascinating organisms have adapted to 'swim' through the sand, disappearing beneath the surface in seconds!
Amphisbaenidae (10)
Kalahari Round-headed Worm Lizard (Zygaspis quadrifrons)
Black Round-headed Worm Lizard (Zygaspis nigra)
Anchieta’s Spade-snouted Worm Lizard (Monopeltis anchietae)
Dusky Spade-snouted Worm Lizard (Monopeltis infuscata)
Kalahari Spade-snouted Worm Lizard (Monopeltis leonhardi)
Cape Spade-snouted Worm Lizard (Monopeltis capensis)
Maurice’s Spade-snouted Worm Lizard (Monopeltis mauricei)
Slender Spade-snouted Worm Lizard (Monopeltis sphenorhynchus)
Long-tailed Worm Lizard (Dalophia longicauda)
Pestle-tailed Worm Lizard (Dalophia pistillum)