Multi-ocellated racerunner
A species of Wall lizards Scientific name : Eremias multiocellata Genus : Wall lizards
Multi-ocellated racerunner, A species of Wall lizards
Scientific name: Eremias multiocellata
Genus: Wall lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Eremias multiocellata (commonly known as the multi-ocellated racerunner) is a species of lizard found in Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Multi-ocellated racerunner subsists primarily on a diet of small invertebrates. Their feeding regimen includes a variety of insects, notably beetles and orthopterans, which they actively forage for using a sit-and-wait hunting strategy.
Appearance
Multi-ocellated racerunner is a medium-sized lizard with a slightly flattened body, short stout limbs, and a long, pointed tail. It has smooth, glossy scales in a sandy hue, covered in multiple dark eyespots to camouflage in desert surroundings. Both sexes are similar in appearance, with slight gender differences such as males being marginally smaller and lighter in color shading.
Behavior
Multi-ocellated racerunner exhibits solitary tendencies, primarily active during the day. It thrives in its natural habitat by being a vigilant forager, often adopting a stationary 'sit-and-wait' hunting approach. This species is territorial, reacting aggressively towards intruders of the same species. An unusual behavior observed is its 'push-up' display, typically performed during territorial disputes.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Wall lizards Species
Multi-ocellated racerunner 
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