Gaboon worm lizard

The Gaboon worm lizard ("Monopeltis jugularis") is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to the west coast of Central Africa.
Geographic range.
"M. jugularis" is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
Habitat.
The preferred natural habitat of "M. jugularis" is forest.
Description.
The holotype of "M. jugularis" has a total length of , which includes a tail long. The body has a diameter of .
Reproduction.
The mode of reproduction of "M. jugularis" is unknown.