| Takydromus dorsalis | |
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Scientific 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]
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]
It is diurnal. The females lay clutches of one to two eggs. [1]
The IUCN lists the species as endangered. Threats consist of habitat degradation and invasive peacocks. [1]
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