Takydromus dorsalis | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Takydromus |
Species: | T. dorsalis
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Binomial name | |
Takydromus dorsalis
Stejneger, 1904
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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]
Takydromus dorsalis | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Takydromus |
Species: | T. dorsalis
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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]