About Eremias argus Peters, 1869
Taxonomic Classification
Eremias argus Peters, 1869 is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
Common Names
It is also known commonly as the Mongolia racerunner, and has the local names 표범장지뱀 in Korean, 丽斑麻蜥 in Chinese, and Монгольская ящурка in Russian.
Subspecies Status
This species is endemic to Asia, and two subspecies are currently recognized.
Geographic Range
Its geographic range covers China, Korea, Mongolia, and Russia.
Habitat Types
It occupies a wide variety of habitats, including desert, rocky areas, grassland, shrubland, forest, and freshwater wetlands.
Altitudinal Range
It can also be found across a broad range of altitudes, from 50 m to 3,400 m, or 160 ft to 11,150 ft.
Reproduction Mode
Eremias argus reproduces via oviparity.
