title: Geocalamus
text: # Geocalamus
  
  Geocalamus is a genus of amphisbaenians in the family Amphisbaenidae. Species in the genus are commonly known as worm lizards. Two species are placed in this genus.
  
  ## Species
  
  The following species are recognized as being valid.
  
  * Geocalamus acutus Sternfeld, 1912 – wedge-snouted worm lizard
  * Geocalamus modestus Günther, 1880 – Mpwapwa wedge-snouted worm lizard
  