588 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Blind Snake
Xerotyphlops vermicularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Typhlopidae ›Genus: Xerotyphlops
About
Xerotyphlops vermicularis, the European blind snake, European worm snake, Eurasian blind snake, or Eurasian worm snake, is a species of snake in the genus Xerotyphlops. Despite its common name, the range of the European blind snake ranges from the Balkan Peninsula, the Aegean Islands, and Cyprus to Afghanistan. The common name refers to how it is the only blindsnake of the genus Typhlops naturally found in Europe. The only other blindsnake found in Europe is the
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Blind Snake is Xerotyphlops vermicularis.
- Eurasian Blind Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Blind Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Blind Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Eurasian Blind Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Eurasian Blind Snake belongs to the family Typhlopidae.
- Eurasian Blind Snake belongs to the genus Xerotyphlops.