| Takydromus dorsalis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Takydromus |
| Species: | T. dorsalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Takydromus dorsalis Stejneger, 1904 | |
Takydromus dorsalis, the Sakishima grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to the Yaeyama Islands (Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, Kohama Island and Kuroshima) in southern Japan.[2]
Etymology
The name "Takydromus" means "fast-running", derived from greek. "Dorsalis" was inspired by its small, differently arranged dorsal scales that distinguish it from other species.[3]
Activity
It is diurnal. The females lay clutches of one to two eggs.[1]
Threats
The IUCN lists the species as endangered. Threats consist of habitat degradation and invasive peacocks.[1]
Gallery
Takydromus dorsalis
References
- Kidera, N.; Ota, H. (2017). "Takydromus dorsalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T96265980A96266039. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T96265980A96266039.en. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- Takydromus dorsalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 May 2019.
- Stejneger, Leonhard (November 9, 1904). "A New Species of Lizard from the Riukiu Archipelago, Japan" (PDF). Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. 47: 294–295.