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The checkerboard worm lizard, ''Trogonophis wiegmanni'', is a species of reptile in the Trogonophidae family. It is monotypic within the genus ''Trogonophis''.〔( Trogonophis ) in the Reptile Database〕 It is found in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss. ==Description== Name: Checkerboard Worm Lizard. Can be distinguished by their coloration. ''Trogonophis wiegmanni'' has a pale yellow ground color while T. w. elegans has a gray-white or light pink ground color. Head: Rounded and slightly compressed dorso-ventrally. Snout slightly protruding. Two pairs of cephalic shields. Nostrils open forward. External ears absent. Skull elongate compared to other Trogonophidae. Body: wormlike; legless, elongate, cylindrical, and annulated. Sunken lateral lines. Short conical tail lacking autotomy. A relatively short and stout body relative to other legless lizards. Both sexes lack pre-anal pores. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Checkerboard worm lizard」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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