Only two species, Anomochilus leonardi and A. weberi. There is hardly anything known about theses species - only 9 specimens of both species combined have been found!
Appearance: Anatomically they are intermediate between the blind snakes (Scolecophidia) and the more "modern" snakes. Superficially they resemble Asian pipesnakes (Cylindrophiidae). Anomochilids lack both a chin groove and teeth on their pterygoid or palatine bones.
Distribution: restricted to the malayian peninsula and Indonesia
Relationships: Previously, the genus Anomochilus has been assigned to the subfamily Cylindrophiinae of the family Uropeltidae.
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Of which species is this photograph?
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