Anguis fragilis
Also known as Slow worm, blindworm, slaw-worm, hag-worm, slowworm, deaf adder
species of reptile
AI overview
Anguis fragilis is a legless lizard found in Europe that might look like a snake but is actually a type of lizard with eyelids and ears. It's notable because it's one of the most common reptiles in its range and serves as an important part of local ecosystems by feeding on small invertebrates like slugs and insects.
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Species
Least ConcernCommon Slowworm
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAnguidae
Observations44,126
via GBIF · IUCN
Article
The common slow worm (Anguis fragilis) is a non-venomous species of legless lizard native to Europe. It is also called a deaf adder, blindworm, or regionally, a long-cripple, steelworm, and hazelworm.
Despite confusion, the common slow worm is not a worm, or a snake.