Biology:Takydromus smaragdinus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Takydromus |
| Species: | T. smaragdinus
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| Takydromus smaragdinus Boulenger, 1887
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Takydromus smaragdinus, the green grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
Geographic range
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
Takydromus smaragdinus is diurnal. It preys on insects and spiders.[1]
Reproduction
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
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/96266149/96266154. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ↑ Takydromus smaragdinus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 01 June 2019.
Wikidata ☰ Q2332013 entry
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