Takydromus toyamai
Species of lizard
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Takydromus toyamai (ミヤコカナヘビ), also known commonly as the Miyako grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Ryukyu Islands.[1][2]
| Takydromus toyamai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Takydromus |
| Species: | T. toyamai |
| Binomial name | |
| Takydromus toyamai Takeda & Ota, 1996 | |
Etymology
The specific name, toyamai, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Masanao Toyama.[3]
Description
T. toyamai rarely exceeds 10 in (25 cm) in total length, most of which is tail. It is usually green, while some juveniles can be brown.[citation needed]
Behavior and diet
T. toyamai is an active lizard, coming out during the day to forage for small insects.[citation needed]
Reproduction
Geographic range
T. toyamai is found in the Miyako Islands in the southern Ryukyu Islands.[1][2]
Habitat
Conservation status
T. toyamai is listed as endangered by the IUCN due to deforestation, and the introduction of peacocks and weasels.[1]
In captivity
If kept as a pet, the Miyako grass lizard likes the temperature to be around 80–90 °F (27–32 °C) during the day, and 60–75 °F (16–24 °C) degrees at night. It prefers the humidity to be around 78%.[citation needed]
