Eirenis levantinus

Eirenis levantinus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Subfamily: Colubrinae
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.

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