Contribution to the knowledge of Eremias strauchi strauchi Kessler, ۱۸۷۸ (Sauria: Lacertidae) from northwestern Iran

In this study a total of ۲۹ Eremias strauchi strauchi specimens (۱۰ males, ۱۶ females andthree juveniles), collected from different localities in northwest of Iran were examined.The study was based on morphological features including color pattern, morphometricmeasurements, pholidotic characters, as well as ecological and biological observationsespecially habitat, reproductive biology and distribution. Habitat features and newdistribution localities were documented. Egg characters of Eremias strauchi strauchi such asshape, size, number and color are reported for the first time. Also, some other newinformation on this species has been given.

Keywords:

Lacertidae , Eremias strauchi strauchi , morphological features , Northwest of Iran