Moroccan Worm Lizard
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Blanus mettetali Bons, 1963 |
The Moroccan Worm Lizard (Blanus mettetali) is a species of reptile in the Amphisbaenidae family. It is endemic to Morocco. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Miras, J.A.M., Joger, U., Pleguezuelos, J. & Slimani, T. 2005. Blanus mettetali. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.