Blanus
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Blanus is a genus of reptile
in the family Amphisbaenidae
. It contains the following species:
Reptile
Reptiles are members of a class of air-breathing, ectothermic vertebrates which are characterized by laying shelled eggs , and having skin covered in scales and/or scutes. They are tetrapods, either having four limbs or being descended from four-limbed ancestors...
in the family Amphisbaenidae
Amphisbaenidae
The Amphisbaenidae are a family of amphisbaenians, commonly known as worm lizards. They are found in North and South America, some Caribbean islands, and in sub-Saharan Africa...
. It contains the following species:
- Iberian Worm LizardIberian Worm LizardThe Iberian Worm Lizard or European Worm Lizard is a species of reptile in the family Amphisbaenidae...
(Blanus cinereus) - Moroccan Worm LizardMoroccan Worm LizardThe Moroccan Worm Lizard 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.-References:* Miras, J.A.M.,...
(Blanus mettetali) - Anatolian Worm Lizard (Blanus strauchi)
- Blanus tingitanusBlanus tingitanusBlanus tingitanus is a species of reptile in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in northern Morocco. It was formerly considered a subspecies of Blanus cinereus found in Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, arable land, and pastureland. It is...