Acanthodactylus blanci
# Acanthodactylus blanci

Acanthodactylus blanci, commonly known as the white fringe-fingered lizard or Blanc's fringe-toed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to North Africa.

## 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 of A. blanci are 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 cm) in total length (including tail).

## Reproduction

A. blanci is oviparous.

## Habitat

The natural habitats of A. blanci are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, sandy shores, and plantations.

## Conservation status

A. blanci is threatened by habitat loss.

