Eremias nikolskii

Eremias nikolskii

Kirghiz racerunner

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Eremias nikolskii

Eremias nikolskii, commonly known as the Kirghiz racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia.

Animal name origin

The specific name, nikolskii, is in honor of Russian herpetologist Alexander Nikolsky.

Distribution

Geography

E. nikolskii is found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Habits and Lifestyle

E. nikolskii is diurnal.

Mating Habits

E. nikolskii is oviparous.

References

1. Eremias nikolskii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eremias_nikolskii

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