Takydromus toyamai
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Takydromus toyamai

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.

Animal name origin

The specific name, toyamai, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Masanao Toyama.

Appearance

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.

Distribution

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T. toyamai is found in the Miyako Islands in the southern Ryukyu Islands.

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The preferred natural habitats of T. toyamai are grassland, shrubland, and forest.

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Diet and Nutrition

T. toyamai is an active lizard, coming out during the day to forage for small insects.

Mating Habits

T. toyami is oviparous.

Population

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T. toyamai is listed as endangered by the IUCN due to deforestation, and the introduction of peacocks and weasels.

References

1. Takydromus toyamai Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takydromus_toyamai
2. Takydromus toyamai on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178488/96878070

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