title: Acanthodactylus blanci
text: # 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.
  
  