Levantine Dwarf Snake (Eirenis levantinus) **
non-venomous
A snake coiled on a rocky surface, with its head slightly elevated and looking to the side.
A snake coiled on a rough, gray stone surface, with tan and black patterned scales.
A small snake with a patterned head and shiny black eyes coiled on a rough, grayish surface.
Close-up of a small, coiled snake with gray and tan scales on a rocky surface.
A small snake coiled on a rocky surface.
A coiled snake with a tan and black patterned head resting on a rock.
A small, tan-colored snake with black markings on its head, resting on gray rocky ground.
A snake with a patterned head and smooth, light brown scales, coiled on a rocky surface.
A coiled snake with a tan and black patterned head on a dirt ground.
A gray corn snake with black and white markings on its head, resting on a rough, gray rock surface.
A coiled snake with light brown and black patterned scales resting on a rock surface.
A small snake with a tan body and black and white patterned head resting on a rock.
Lebanon Snakes
Lebanon Snakes
The Levantine Dwarf Snake (Eirenis levantinus) is a fascinating species native to the Levant region of the Middle East, particularly prevalent in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Belonging to the Colubridae family, these slender serpents typically measure around 20 to 30 centimeters in length, with a distinctively small head and slender body. Their coloration ranges from shades of brown to grey, often adorned with subtle patterns of spots or stripes, providing effective camouflage in their rocky and arid habitats. Despite their diminutive size, Levantine Dwarf Snakes are formidable hunters, preying primarily on small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Their secretive nature and elusive behavior make them a subject of intrigue for herpetologists and nature enthusiasts alike, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Levantine region.
| NOT EVALUATED | DATA DEFICIENT | LEAST CONCERN** | NEAR THREATENED | VULNERABLE | ENDANGERED | CRITICALLY ENDANGERED | EXTINCT IN THE WILD | EXTINCT |
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| NE | DD | LC | NT | VU | EN | CR | EW | EX |