Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Acanthodactylus Higher classification Acanthodactylus | Phylum Chordata Family Lacertidae Scientific name Acanthodactylus blanci Rank Species | |
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Acanthodactylus blanci, the white fringe-fingered lizard or Blanc's fringe-toed lizard, is a species of lacertid lizard endemic to North Africa.
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Etymology
The specific name, blanci, is in honor of a "M[onsieur] Blanc" of Tunis who collected the holotype specimen.
Geographic range
Acanthodactylus blanci is found in Algeria and Tunisia.
Description
Adults are 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 cm) in total length (including tail).
Habitat
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, sandy shores, and plantations .
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
Acanthodactylus blanci Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA