See text Anops, Aporarchus, Aulura, Bronia, Cephalopeltis, Cercolophia, Cynisca, Diphalus, Lepidosternon, Ophioproctus, Rhinoblanus, Sarea[1][2] Amphisbaena is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards.

[citation needed] Over 100 species are placed in this diverse genus.

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphisbaena.

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphisbaena.

The specific names carlgansi, carli, and cegei are all in honor of American herpetologist Carl Gans (1923–2009), for his contributions to the knowledge of Amphisbaenians.