Moroccan worm lizard
Species of amphisbaenian
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The Moroccan worm lizard (Blanus mettetali) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Blanidae. The species is endemic to Morocco.[3]
| Moroccan Worm Lizard | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Clade: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Blanidae |
| Genus: | Blanus |
| Species: | B. mettetali |
| Binomial name | |
| Blanus mettetali Bons, 1963 | |
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Etymology
The specific name, mettetali, is in honor of a Mr. Mettetal who was head of the Laboratory of Animal Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Morocco.[4]
Description
Blanus mettetali has eight or more preanal pores, which are usually arranged in a continuous transverse series.[2]
Habitat
The natural habitats of Blanus mettetali are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, arable land, and pastureland, at elevations up to 2,092 m (6,864 ft).[1]
Behavior
Blanus mettetali is terrestrial, sheltering in sandy soil and under stones.[1]
Reproduction
Conservation status
Blanus mettetali is threatened by habitat loss.[citation needed]
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