Japanese Grass Lizard
Takydromus tachydromoides
Adult Japanese grass lizards live among tall grasses, brushy banks, field edges, and open woodland margins across Japan. They are active daytime hunters, using speed and sharp vision to catch insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. The extremely long tail is a notable feature, often making up most of the animal's total length and aiding balance through dense vegetation. Adults defend themselves mainly by fleeing into cover, biting if seized, and using tail autotomy as a last resort.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
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- Japanese Grass Lizard