Blanus tingitanus
# Blanus tingitanus

Blanus tingitanus is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Blanidae.

## Geographic range

B. tingitanus is found in northern Morocco including Ceuta (a Spanish autonomous city).

## Taxonomy and systematics

B. tingitanus was formerly considered a part of Blanus cinereus, which (as currently defined) is restricted to Portugal and Spain.

## Habitat

The natural habitats of B. tingitanus are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, arable land, and pastureland.

## Conservation stats

B. tingitanus is threatened by habitat loss.

