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Short description: Species of lizard


Takydromus formosanus
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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. formosanus
Binomial name
Takydromus formosanus
(Boulenger, 1894)
Synonyms

Tachydromus formosanus Boulenger, 1894

Takydromus formosanus, also known as the Formosa grass lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to Taiwan.[1] Its body is about 6 cm long, and the total length reaches 22 cm. Its back is brown, with a yellow-green stripe on its side. It can be commonly found around the island, usually at elevations under 1500 m, living in grasses and shrubs. It is diurnal and eats small invertebrates. It is capable of caudal autotomy.[2] The species was described by George Albert Boulenger in 1894.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5076181 entry