Amphisbaena xera, known commonly as the dry worm lizard, Puerto Rican dryland worm lizard, or the North American worm lizard, is a worm lizard species.

[2][3] It is endemic to Puerto Rico.

[1][2] The specific name, xera, which is from Greek via Late Latin, means "dry".

[4] It is found in Puerto Rico,[1] both on the main island and also on the offshore Isla de Caja de Muertos.

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