Hoge's worm lizard

Hoge's worm lizard (Amphisbaena hogei) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae.

[2] The specific name, hogei, is in honor of Belgian-Brazilian herpetologist Alphonse Richard Hoge.

[3] A. hogei is found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

[1][2] The preferred natural habitat of A. hogei is forest.

[1] A small species, A. hogei may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 13.4 cm (5.3 in).