[1][4] The specific name, lehneri, is in honor of geologist Ernst Lehner.

[5] A. lehneri is found in the Venezuelan state of Falcón.

[1][4] The preferred natural habitat of A. lehneri is forest, at altitudes of 50–150 m (160–490 ft).

[1] A. lehneri is a small species of blind snake.

The rostral and the tail spine are bright yellow.