Taxonomic notes: First described by Parker (1939).

This species occurs in the northern Solomon island of Bougainville and in Alotau in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea (McCoy 2006). It has been recorded from sea level to 915 m asl.

Very little is known about the natural history of this fossorial species.

There is little population information available for this species. It is known only from a single specimen in mainland New Guinea.

There is no trade or use for this species.  

The threats to this species are unknown. It is potentially threatened by predation by pigs and general development.

There are no known species-specific conservation measures in place for this species. It does not occur in protected areas. Further research into this species distribution, population status, habitat and threats is recommended.

Acutotyphlops solomonis has been assessed as Data Deficient. It is known from Bougainville island in the Solomon islands and the south-west of Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. It does not occur in any protected areas. Further research into this species distribution, population status, habitats and threats is required before an accurate assessment can be made.

• McCoy, M. 2006. Reptiles of the Solomon Islands. Pensoft Publishers, Sofia.
• Parker, H. W. 1939. Reptiles and amphibians from Bougainville, Solomon Islands. Bull Mus Roy Hist Nat Belgique Bruxelles 15(60): 1-5.