Rapid racerunner
A species of Wall lizards, Also known as Rapid fringe-toed lizard Scientific name : Eremias velox Genus : Wall lizards
Rapid racerunner, A species of Wall lizards
Also known as:
Rapid fringe-toed lizard
Scientific name: Eremias velox
Genus: Wall lizards
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Description
Eremias velox (commonly known as the rapid racerunner, Central Asian racerunner, or rapid fringe-toed lizard) is a species of lizard found in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Eremias vermiculata is also sometimes known as the Central Asian racerunner.
General Info
Lifespan
4-5 years
Diet
Rapid racerunner's diet mainly consists of a variety of insects. It is a diligent hunter, frequently consuming spiders, beetles, and other small arthropods, actively foraging for these during the day.
Appearance
The rapid racerunner is a small-sized lizard, with an elongated, streamlined body covered in rough scaly skin. Its color varies from sandy to gray-brown, with darker speckles along the body and tail. Males sport two light stripes running from the head to tail tip, set against a darker background. There is no notable variation in appearance with age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Rapid racerunner is a diurnal animal characterized by a solitary lifestyle, meaning sightings of groups are rare events. Its locomotion is typically achieved via short, rapid runs and sharp turns. On hot days, rapid racerunner exhibits thermal regulation behavior, like seeking shaded areas. Territorially, males possess specific areas which they patrol regularly.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Wall lizards Species
Rapid racerunner 
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