Takydromus sauteri

Takydromus sauteri

Koshun grass lizard

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Takydromus sauteri

Takydromus sauteri, known commonly as the Koshun grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Orchid Island in Taiwan.

Animal name origin

The specific name, sauteri, is in honor of German entomologist Hans Sauter.

Appearance

The dorsum of T. sauteri is bright green. The upper lip and the venter are white.

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The tail is very long, 4.2 times the snout-to-vent length (SVL).

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Mating Habits

T. sauteri is oviparous.

References

1. Takydromus sauteri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takydromus_sauteri

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