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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]

Etymology

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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

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It is diurnal. The females lay clutches of one to two eggs.[1]

Threats

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The IUCN lists the species as endangered. Threats consist of habitat degradation and invasive peacocks.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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,L. 1904. A new species of lizard from the Riu Kiu Archipelago, Japan. Smithson. Quarterly (Misc. Coll. XLVII, Nov. 9, 1904): 294 https://ia600907.us.archive.org/22/items/smithsonianmisce471905smit/smithsonianmisce471905smit.pdf