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]

Takydromus formosanus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

References

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  1. ^ "Takydromus formosanus BOULENGER, 1894". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  2. ^ "Takydromus formosanus Boulenger, 1894". Taiwan Encyclopedia of Life (in Chinese). Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  3. ^ Boulenger, G. A. (1894). "Descriptions of a new Lizard and a new Fish obtained in Formosa by Mr. Holst". The Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 6. 14 (84): 462. doi:10.1080/00222939408677835.