Eremias multiocellata bannikowi
A species of Wall lizards Scientific name : Eremias multiocellata bannikowi Genus : Wall lizards
Eremias multiocellata bannikowi, A species of Wall lizards
Scientific name: Eremias multiocellata bannikowi
Genus: Wall lizards
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Description
Eremias multiocellata bannikowi is revered for adapting to survive in the harsh climates of desert and steppe habitats. Practice of estivation, a form of dormancy during hot periods, marks a unique survival strategy. Eremias multiocellata bannikowi also exhibits oviparous reproduction bearing multiple clutches in a single season, bolstering its population resilience in these inhospitable environments.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Eremias multiocellata bannikowi is primarily herbivorous, grazing extensively on vegetation. Its diet largely comprises of desert grasses and shrubs, but it also consumes invertebrates opportunistically, diversifying its nutritional intake.
Appearance
Eremias multiocellata bannikowi is a small, slender lizard species. Its scale-covered skin is dominated by gray and black colors, which often form intricate patterns, and the belly is typically yellowish. It also features noticeably large black spots on the sides. These lizards possess long, tapered tails and sharp claws. Distinctive features like fringes or crests are absent in this species. There are no conspicuous differences in appearance across ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Eremias multiocellata bannikowi exhibits solitary behavior and is chiefly diurnal, relying primarily on sunbathing for thermoregulation. This reptile exhibits a distinctive serpentine movement in a sinusoidal pattern, characteristic for desert-dwelling lacertids. Itsterritoriality is marked by visual displays, with the males often engaging in aggressive face-offs for territory disputes.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Wall lizards Species
Eremias multiocellata bannikowi 
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