Takydromus toyamai


Takydromus toyamai, also known as the Miyako grass lizard, is a species of lizards in the family Lacertidae.

Etymology

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

Description

T. toyamai rarely exceeds in total length, most of which is tail. It is usually green, while some juveniles can be brown.

Behavior and diet

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

Geographic range

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

Conservation status

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

In captivity

If kept as pets, Miyako grass lizards like the temperature to be around during the day, and degrees at night. They prefer it if the humidity is around 78%.