Anniellidae Review

( A. alexanderae ): Found in a very limited range at the base of the Temblor Mountains.

They lack external ear openings but retain vestigial traces of a pectoral girdle. Ecology and Behavior anniellidae

Anniellids are roughly the size of a pencil (about 20cm) with smooth, shiny scales that vary from silvery-beige to dark brown or black. They possess several features that distinguish them from snakes: Unlike snakes, they can blink. anniellidae

( A. stebbinsi ): Wide-ranging throughout Southern California and into Mexico. anniellidae