82 observationsLeast Concern
Five-toed Worm Lizard
Bipes biporus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Bipedidae ›Genus: Bipes
About
The Mexican mole lizard (Bipes biporus), commonly known as the five-toed worm lizard, or simply as Bipes, is a species of amphisbaenian, which is endemic to the Baja California Peninsula. It is one of four species of amphisbaenians that have legs. It should not be confused with the axolotl, a salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum), which is usually called ajolote in Spanish. It is commonly found in Baja California.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Five-toed Worm Lizard is Bipes biporus.
- The Five-toed Worm Lizard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Five-toed Worm Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Five-toed Worm Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Five-toed Worm Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Five-toed Worm Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Five-toed Worm Lizard belongs to the family Bipedidae.
- Five-toed Worm Lizard belongs to the genus Bipes.