Moroccan worm lizard
The Moroccan worm lizard '' is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Blanidae. The species is endemic to Morocco.
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.Description
Blanus mettetali has eight or more preanal pores, which are usually arranged in a continuous transverse series.Habitat
The natural habitats of Blanus mettetali are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, arable land, and pastureland, at elevations up to.Behavior
Blanus mettetali is terrestrial, sheltering in sandy soil and under stones.Reproduction
Blanus mettetali is oviparous. Clutch size is one egg.Conservation status
Blanus mettetali is threatened by habitat loss.Phylogeographical patterns
Category:Endemic fauna of Morocco
Category:Reptiles [described in 1963]
Category:Taxa named by [Jacques Bons]
Category:Reptiles of North Africa
Category:Taxonomy [articles created by Polbot]