Anomalepididae

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iAnomalepididae

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Anomalepididae

Genera

Anomalepis
Helminthophis
Liotyphlops
Typhlophis

Anomalepididae is a family of American blind snakes. The species in this family are similar to Typhlopidae but some species possess a single tooth in the lower jaw. This family contains 4 genera and 20 species native to Central and South America.