''Ophiodes'' is a

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in the family

Diploglossidae Diploglossidae is a family of anguimorph lizards native to the Americas, with most genera being endemic to Hispaniola. Most members of this family (aside from the legless genus '' Ophiodes'') are known as galliwasps. They were formerly considere ...

Species

''Ophiodes'' contains six species. *'' Ophiodes enso'' *'' Ophiodes fragilis'' – fragile worm lizard *''

Ophiodes intermedius ''Ophiodes intermedius'' is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family (biology), family. It is found in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia. References

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'' *'' Ophiodes luciae'' – Lucy’s worm lizard *'' Ophiodes striatus'' – striped worm lizard *'' Ophiodes vertebralis'' – jointed worm lizard ''

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'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Ophiodes''.

Species

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