Reptile · GBIF taxon 2468903
Mongolia Racerunner
Eremias argusThe Mongolia Racerunner is a small, fast lacertid with pale stripes and dark spots running along a slender body. It darts between low cover and burrows on warm, open ground.
Fast LizardOpen GroundInsect Hunter
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Grasshoppers
- Spiders
Predators
- Snakes
- Raptors
- Small mammals
ThreatsDevelopment, intensive grazing, road traffic, pesticides, and habitat fragmentation
HabitatsSteppe, sandy scrub, dunes, dry grassland, and open woodland
Life spanLikely 3 to 6 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLacertidae
- SpeciesEremias argus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not chase or lift cover; leave the lizard an open retreat.
Responsible observation
- Movement: Watch sandy openings for quick stop-and-run behavior.
- Pattern: Use binoculars to resolve pale stripes and dark flank spots.
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