Takydromus toyamai
Takydromus toyamai, 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.
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.
T. toyamai is an active lizard, coming out during the day to forage for small insects.
Reproduction
T. toyami is oviparous.
Geographic range
T. toyamai is found in the Miyako Islands in the southern Ryukyu Islands.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of T. toyamai are grassland, shrubland, and forest.
Conservation status
T. toyamai is listed as endangered by the IUCN due to deforestation, and the introduction of peacocks and weasels.
If kept as a pet, the Miyako grass lizard likes the temperature to be around during the day, and degrees at night. It prefers the humidity to be around 78%.