Striped Worm Lizard
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Striped Worm Lizard

Ophiodes striatus

Silhouette: Shyamal · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Serra dos Órgãos National Park
1 Verified sightings at Serra dos Órgãos National Park From 2019 to 2026
27 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Striped Worm Lizard

Ophiodes striatus, the striped worm lizard, is a species of limbless lizard of the Diploglossidae family. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Serra dos Órgãos National Park

Yacupoi Worm Lizard
LC

Yacupoi Worm Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ophiodes fragilis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Banded Galliwasp
LC

Banded Galliwasp

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Diploglossus fasciatus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Serra da Canastra National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~40%
2 Iberá National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
~10%
3 Emas National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
4 El Palmar National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
Insufficient data
5 Serra dos Órgãos National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
6 Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
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