VUVulnerable
Black-headed Worm Lizard
Amphisbaena nigricauda
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in AMPHISBAENIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-headed Worm Lizard classified as Vulnerable?
Black-headed Worm Lizard is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-headed Worm Lizard live?
Black-headed Worm Lizard occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-headed Worm Lizard?
The main threats to Black-headed Worm Lizard are 1.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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