Takydromus smaragdinus, the green grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
Takydromus smaragdinus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Takydromus |
Species: | T. smaragdinus
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Binomial name | |
Takydromus smaragdinus Boulenger, 1887
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Geographic range edit
It is endemic to the Ryukyu Islands in southern Japan, including the Tokara Islands Takarajima and Kodakarajima, the Amami Islands and Okinawa Islands. The area of occupancy of all the islands combined is around 2600 km2.[2][1]
Activity edit
Takydromus smaragdinus is diurnal. It preys on insects and spiders.[1]
Reproduction edit
The females lay several clutches of eggs in April to August with two eggs per clutch. The eggs hatch after about a month. The juveniles are left without parental care and reach maturity in a year.[1]
Threats edit
The IUCN lists the species as near threatened due to invasive weasels and mongooses that have led to a decline in some subpopulations.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Kidera, N.; Ota, H. (2017). "Takydromus smaragdinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T96266149A96266154. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T96266149A96266154.en. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Takydromus smaragdinus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 01 June 2019.