Eirenis persicus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Eirenis |
Species: | E. persicus
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Binomial name | |
Eirenis persicus (Anderson, 1872)
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Eirenis persicus is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the dark-headed dwarf racer.
The snake is found in the Middle East. Eirenis persicus has a wide distribution range. They can be found in south-eastern Turkey, southern Armenia, eastern Iraq, Iran, south Turkmenistan and also in some parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and north-western India. [2]