The Western Congo worm lizard (Monopeltis guentheri) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae.

The species is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[2] The specific name, guentheri, is in honor of German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther.

[3] M. guentheri is found in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[2] The preferred natural habitat of M. guentheri is forest.