Eirenis levantinus

Eirenis levantinus
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Colubridae Genus: Eirenis Species: E. levantinus
Binomial name
Eirenis levantinus Schmidtler, 1993

Eirenis levantinus is a species of snake in the Colubridae family. It is found in Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, plantations , and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

* Werner, Y., Tok, V., Ugurtas, I., Sevinç, M., Crochet, P-A., Sadek, R. & Hraoui-Bloquet, S. 2005. Eirenis levantinus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.