Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Psammodromus blanci | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
Similar Psammodromus jeanneae, Psammodromus manuelae, Gallotiinae, Chalcides mauritanicus, Chalcides colosii | ||
Blanc's sand racer (Psammodromus blanci ) is a species of lacertid lizard endemic to North Africa.
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Etymology
Both the specific name, blanci, and the common name, Blanc's sand racer, are in honor of Swiss zoologist Henri Blanc.
Geographic range
P. blanci is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Habitat
The natural habitats of Blanc's sand racer are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, and pastureland.
Conservation status
P. blanci is threatened by habitat loss.
References
Blanc's sand racer Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA