The Moroccan worm lizard is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Blanidae. The species is endemic to Morocco.
Etymology
The specific name, mettetali, is in honor of a Mr. Mettetal who was head of the Laboratory of Animal Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Morocco. ==Description==
Description
Blanus mettetali has eight or more preanal pores, which are usually arranged in a continuous transverse series. ==Habitat==
Habitat
The natural habitats of Blanus mettetali are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, arable land, and pastureland, at elevations up to . ==Behavior==
Behavior
Blanus mettetali is terrestrial, sheltering in sandy soil and under stones. ==Reproduction==
Reproduction
Blanus mettetali is oviparous. Clutch size is one egg. ==Conservation status==
Conservation status
Blanus mettetali is threatened by habitat loss. ==References==