Eremias argus

Eremias argus, also known commonly as the Mongolia racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Asia. There are two recognized subspecies.
Etymology.
The specific name, "argus", refers to Argus, the many-eyed giant in Greek mythology, an illusion to the ocelli (eye spots) of this species.
Geographic range.
"E. argus" is found in China, Korea, Mongolia, and Russia.
Habitat.
"E. argus" is found in a wide variety of habitats, including desert, rocky areas, grassland, shrubland, forest, and freshwater wetlands. Similarly, the species has been found at a wide range of altitudes, .
Reproduction.
"E. argus" is oviparous.
Subspecies.
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.