King's worm lizard (Amphisbaena kingii) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae.
The species is endemic to South America.
The specific name, kingii, is in honor of Australian marine surveyor Philip Parker King.
[3] A. kingii is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Uruguay.
[2] The preferred natural habitats of A. kingii are savanna and grassland.