THE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS OF AUSTRALIA - LEGLESS LIZARDS

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LINED WORM-LIZARD
also called the Striated Worm-lizard
or Pretty Snake-lizard
Aprasia striolata

This species grows to around 15cm (6") Total length

This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at near Cherry Gardens, South Australia
This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at near Cherry Gardens, South Australia

 

Approximate distribution of the Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) map
Approximate distribution of the Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata)

 


This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Anstey Hill near Adelaide, South Australia
This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Anstey Hill near Adelaide, South Australia

This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Rages near Adelaide, South Australia
This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia



This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Flagstaff Hill near Adelaide, South Australia

The Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) is a very small species which is often found under rocks.
The amount of striping may vary in one area as well as vary geographically.

This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Flagstaff Hill near Adelaide, South Australia
This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Flagstaff Hill near Adelaide, South Australia.
The striping is often reduced on this species.


This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Anstey Hill near Adelaide, South Australia
This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Anstey Hill near Adelaide, South Australia


Adult Lined Worm-lizards (Aprasia striolata) found together at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia
Adult Lined Worm-lizards (Aprasia striolata) found together at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia



This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Anstey Hill near Adelaide, South Australia
This Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Anstey Hill near Adelaide, South Australia

This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Rages near Adelaide, South Australia
This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia


This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Rages near Adelaide, South Australia
This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Cherry Gardens in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia


This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed at Bellevue Heights near Adelaide, South Australia

This is a fairly common species in many areas where it occurs.

This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia
This Adult Lined Worm-lizard (Aprasia striolata) was photographed in the Mt. Lofty Ranges near Adelaide, South Australia

May be confused with the Striped Legless Lizard (Delma impar) which grows much larger.

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LEGLESS LIZARD SPECIES LISTS BY STATE OR TERRITORY

LEGLESS LIZARDS Pygopodidae Pygopods of Australia

LEGLESS LIZARDS Pygopodidae Pygopods of NSW

Queensland LEGLESS LIZARDS Pygopodidae Pygopods

NORTHERN TERRITORY - LEGLESS LIZARDS - SPECIES LISTING

WESTERN AUSTRALIA - LEGLESS LIZARDS - SPECIES LISTING

VICTORIAN LEGLESS LIZARDS - SPECIES LIST

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Legless Lizards of
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Legless Lizards
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Legless Lizards
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Legless Lizards of Qld

Legless Lizards of NT

Legless Lizards of WA

Legless Lizards of
Victoria

Legless Lizards
of ACT

AUSTRALIAN REPTILE SPECIES LISTS BY STATE OR TERRITORY

Reptiles of South Australia
REPTILES OF VICTORIA
 REPTILES OF NSW REPTILES OF QUEENSLAND REPTILES OF NORTHERN TERRITORY REPTILES OF Western Australia Reptiles of the ACT(Canberra)

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LIZARDS OF THE WORLD - SPECIES LIST

Legless Lizards of the World

LEGLESS LIZARDS Pygopodidae Pygopods of Australia

LIZARDS OF AUSTRALIA

 Lizards of the World

Legless Lizards of
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Legless Lizards of
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Lizards
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Reptiles of Norfolk Island

Reptiles of Australia

Selection of Australian Frogs

Reptiles of the World

Amphibians of the World

Reptiles
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Frogs
of
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