Takydromus dorsalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  2. Takydromus dorsalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 May 2019.
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