Eirenis barani

Eirenis barani, also known commonly as Baran's dwarf racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Near East.

Etymology
The specific name, barani, is in honor of Turkish herpetologist İbrahim Baran.

Geographic range
E. barani is found in southern Turkey and northwestern Syria.

Habitat
The natural habitats of E. barani are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and rocky areas, at altitudes from sea level to 1,700 m.

Description
The holotype of E. barani has a snout-to-vent length of 228 mm and a tail length of 78 mm. The dorsal scales are smooth, and are arranged in 17 rows at midbody.

Reproduction
E. barani is oviparous.