Eremias strauchi

Eremias strauchi, commonly known as Strauch's racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to Western Asia. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.

Etymology
The specific name, strauchi, is in honor of Russian herpetologist Alexander Strauch.

Geographic range
E. strauchi is found in southern Armenia, southern Azerbaijan, northeastern Iran, and northeastern Turkey.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of E. strauchi is shrubland, at altitudes of 300 –.

Longevity and size
Using the skeletochronological method, 18 adults of E. strauchi living in eastern Turkey were studied for longevity and size. The maximum observed longevity was 7 years for males and 5 years for females. The average snout–vent length (SVL) was 61.10 mm for males and 60.82 mm for females.

Reproduction
E. strauchi is oviparous.