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Vertebrates
Anguis fragilis (Slow-worm)
Nomenclature
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Subphylum: VertebrataClass: Reptilia (Reptiles)
Species:
Anguis fragilis (Slow-worm)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Slow-worm
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SUMMARY
With a long elongated body and no limbs the slow-worm is often mistaken for a snake, however, it is a lizard.
The males are uniform grey or brown in colour, whilst the females usually have a dark stripe down the back and dark sides to the body.
It is the only terrestrial reptile recorded in the islands.