Takydromus formosanus

Takydromus formosanus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Subfamily: Lacertinae
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 length reaches 22 cm. It is mainly found in mountains at elevations of up to 1500 m. It is capable of caudal autotomy.[2]

References

  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.
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