Iberian Worm Lizard

The Iberian Worm Lizard (Blanus cinereus) is native to the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. It is also commonly known as the European Worm Lizard. The Iberian Worm Lizard is a small legless lizard, growing to lengths of no more than 20 cm in adulthood.

Temperate forests, shrublands, and grasslands, as well as open pastures and shrubby vegetation are the natural habitats of the Iberian Worm Lizard. They are burrowing lizards as well, and their burrows can be found underneath logs and rocks.

The overall disposition of the Iberian Worm Lizard is one of timidness. Their food source is worms and small invertebrates, and have been seen inhabiting colonies of ants.