China Grass Lizard
Takydromus septentrionalis
China grass lizards inhabit grassy clearings, scrub, field margins, and other sunlit vegetation in parts of East Asia. Their exceptionally long tails and slim bodies let them race through stems and low ground cover with great agility. They hunt small insects and other arthropods, taking prey with quick bites. When threatened, they rely on camouflage and speed, and may shed part of the tail to distract a predator.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC