Eirenis levantinus
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Eirenis levantinus

Eirenis levantinus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.It is found in 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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They are insectivores and are among the few snakes that eat a diet consisting entirely of insects and worms. In the wild, they consume a variety of prey such as crickets, moths, grasshoppers, caterpillars, fly larvae, spiders, and worms.

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Eirenis levantinus habitat map
Eirenis levantinus habitat map

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1. Eirenis levantinus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eirenis_levantinus
2. Eirenis levantinus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61497/86446786

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