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Basic information

Takydromus dorsalis

Sakishima grass lizard

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyWall Lizards
GenusGrass Lizards
English name
Sakishima grass lizard
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest, Grassland
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 70 mm
Body mass
max 7.9 g
Hatchling mass
~0.32 g
Offspring SVL
max 27 mm
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Biological characteristics

Activity
Diurnal
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
32.1–32.1 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–3 individuals
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 19035 · dryad-v5