The specific name, wiedii, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.

[5] A. wiedii is found in the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.

[1] A. wiedii may grow to a total length (including tail) of 29 cm (11 in).

The snout is very prominent, rounded, with the nostrils inferior.

The body is slender, about 50 times as long as broad.