Eremias strauchi


Eremias strauchi, commonly known as Strauch's racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to Western Asia. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.

Etymology

The specific name, strauchi, is in honor of Russian herpetologist Alexander Strauch.

Geographic range

E. strauchi is found in southern Armenia, southern Azerbaijan, northeastern Iran, and northeastern Turkey.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. strauchi is shrubland, at altitudes of.

Longevity and size

Using the skeletochronological method, 18 adults of E. strauchi living in eastern Turkey were studied for longevity and size. The maximum observed longevity was 7 years for males and 5 years for females. The average snout–vent length was for males and for females.

Reproduction

E. strauchi is oviparous.