Takydromus dorsalis

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Takydromus dorsalis
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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]

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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]

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Takydromus dorsalis

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.
  3. ↑ Stejneger, Leonhard (November 9, 1904). "A New Species of Lizard from the Riukiu Archipelago, Japan" (PDF). Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. 47: 294–295.
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