Author(s): Maschio, Gleomar Fabiano ; Prudente, Ana Lúcia da Costa ; Mott, Tami
Date: 2010
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Amphisbaenians; Dispersal capability; Caxiuanã (PA); Squamata; Amphisbaena alba; Amphisbaena amazonica; Amphisbaenians; Amphisbaenians; Dispersal capability; Dispersal capability; Caxiuanã (PA); Caxiuanã (PA); Squamata; Squamata; Amphisbaena alba; Amphisbaena alba; Amphisbaena amazonica; Amphisbaena amazonica
nformation on the use of aquatic environments by two species of amphisbaenids (Amphisbaena amazonica Vanzolini, 1951 and Amphisbaena alba Linnaeus, 1758) are presented. These findings suggest that aquatic environments are not a barrier to these animals, until now considered as strictly fossorial. New studies on amphisbaenians in natural conditions are needed in order to better understand which species may use water environment during dispersal events and the frequency of this behavior in the group.
