🌿Native Nature

Common Slowworm

Anguis fragilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Anguidae ›Genus: Anguis

About

Anguis fragilis, the slowworm, is a legless lizard native to Eurasia. It is also called a blindworm, deaf adder or, regionally, a long-cripple; to distinguish it from the Peloponnese slowworm, it is also sometimes called a common slowworm. The 'blind' in 'blindworm' refers to the lizard's small eyes, similar to a blindsnake (although the slowworm's eyes are functional).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Slowworm?
The scientific name of Common Slowworm is Anguis fragilis.
What kingdom does Common Slowworm belong to?
Common Slowworm belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Slowworm belong to?
Common Slowworm belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Slowworm belong to?
Common Slowworm belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Common Slowworm belong to?
Common Slowworm belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Common Slowworm belong to?
Common Slowworm belongs to the family Anguidae.
What genus does Common Slowworm belong to?
Common Slowworm belongs to the genus Anguis.