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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: Taiwan, Pescadores Islands (Peng-hu Lieh-tao), elevation up to 1200 m.
Type locality: Taiwanfoo (= Tainan) and Central Formosa (= Taiwan).
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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: C Taiwan
Type locality: Luye, Taidong County, Taiwan (22° 53 47.0 N, 121° 05 19.0 E, on the bank of Luye Stream, the branch of Beinan River, elevation 180 m.
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Takydromus formosanus

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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]

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.
  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.
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Takydromus formosanus: Brief Summary

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Takydromus formosanus, also known as the Formosa grass lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to Taiwan. 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. The species was described by George Albert Boulenger in 1894.

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