Afrotyphlops chirioi is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae.[1][2] It is named after Laurent Chirio [de].[2]

Afrotyphlops chirioi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Typhlopidae
Genus: Afrotyphlops
Species:
A. chirioi
Binomial name
Afrotyphlops chirioi
Trape, 2019

Described in 2019, this species is only known from the southwest Central African Republic. It is known from a mosaic of tropical moist forest and secondary grasslands at 500–600 m (1,600–2,000 ft) above sea level.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Chirio, L. (2021). "Afrotyphlops chirioi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T150217347A150217551. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T150217347A150217551.en. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Afrotyphlops chirioi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 29 May 2024.