Eremias strauchi Kessler, 1878

Common Name and Classification

Eremias strauchi, commonly called Strauch's racerunner, is a species of lizard that belongs to the family Lacertidae.

Native Range

This species is native to Western Asia.

Subspecies Status

No subspecies of Eremias strauchi are currently recognized as valid.

Detailed Distribution

Eremias strauchi occurs in southern Armenia, southern Azerbaijan, northeastern Iran, and northeastern Turkey.

Habitat and Altitude Range

Its preferred natural habitat is shrubland, found at altitudes ranging from 300 m to 3,500 m, or 980 ft to 11,480 ft.

Reproduction Mode

Eremias strauchi reproduces through egg-laying, meaning it is oviparous.