Eirenis coronelloides

Eirenis coronelloides

Sinai dwarf racer)

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Eirenis coronelloides

Eirenis coronelloides or (also known as Sinai dwarf racer) is a non-venomous snake found in the Middle East.

Appearance

Eirenis coronelloides adults range from 17.5 to 25 cm in length.

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Body light brown, with distinct dark crown on the head dark dorsal bars, characterized by dark crown, ventral stripe or both in all specimens examined from Turkey and some specimens from Jordan, Iraq and Syria.

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Distribution

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This species ranges from far-southeastern Turkey, northern and northeastern Iraq, and western and central Syria to northern Jordan.

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It is found in scattered steppe vegetation on solid earth. It can be found under or between stones. It can be found in lightly cultivated agricultural areas.

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Eirenis coronelloides habitat map
Eirenis coronelloides habitat map

Mating Habits

Oviparous, the female lays eggs.

References

1. Eirenis coronelloides Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eirenis_coronelloides
2. Eirenis coronelloides on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/164765/87532991

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