What is "rhineura floridana"

Thunderworm \Thun"der*worm`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A small, footless, burrowing, snakelike lizard ( Rhineura Floridana) allied to Amphisb[ae]na, native of Florida; -- so called because it leaves its burrows after a thundershower.

Rhineura floridana, known as the North American worm lizard, Florida worm lizard, or thunderworm, is the only member of the monotypic genus Rhineura. This species is found only in Florida no further north than the panhandle. No subspecies are currently recognized.