Micrelaps muelleri
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| Micrelaps muelleri Boettger, 1880 |
- Common names: Muller's snake.
Micrelaps muelleri is a venomous Atractaspidid species found in the Middle East. No subspecies are currently recognized.[1]
[edit] Geographic range and habitat
Israel, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon.[2] Its preferred habitat includes Mediterranean-type shrub vegetation and arable land.[3]
[edit] Conservation status
This species is classified as Least Concern (LC) according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v3.1, 2001).[3] This is because it does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened. Widespread and abundant species are included in this category. Year assessed: 2005.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Micrelaps muelleri (TSN 700380). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 17 August 2007.
- ^ Species Micrelaps muelleri at The Reptile Database. Accessed 17 August 2007.
- ^ a b Micrelaps muelleri at IUCN Red List. Accessed 17 August 2007.
- ^ 2001 Categories & Criteria (version 3.1)IUCN Red List. Accessed 17 August 2007.
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