Amphisbaena xera, known commonly as the dry worm lizard, Puerto Rican dryland worm lizard, or the North American worm lizard, is a worm lizard species.[2][3] It is endemic to Puerto Rico.[1][2]
The specific name, xera, which is from Greek via Late Latin, means "dry".[4]
It is found in Puerto Rico,[1] both on the main island and also on the offshore Isla de Caja de Muertos.[2]
Amphisbaena xera, known commonly as the dry worm lizard, Puerto Rican dryland worm lizard, or the North American worm lizard, is a worm lizard species. It is endemic to Puerto Rico.
