Takydromus hani


Takydromus hani, also known commonly as the green grass lizard, the southeast Asian green grass lizard, and the Vietnamese green grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Vietnam.

Etymology

The specific name, hani, is in honor of Taiwanese architect Pao-the Han, who was the first Director of the National Museum of Natural Science in Taiwan.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. hani is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

T. hani has the following characteristics: a single postnasal scale, 4 pairs of chin shields, 6 longitudinal rows of dorsal scales between the hind legs, no enlarged scales on sides of body, 8 rows of keeled ventral scales, 7 femoral pores on each side.

Reproduction

T. hani is oviparous.