Takydromus sauteri
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Takydromus sauteri, known commonly as the Koshun grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Orchid Island in Taiwan.[2]
| Takydromus sauteri | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Takydromus |
| Species: | T. sauteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Takydromus sauteri Van Denburgh, 1909 | |
Etymology
The specific name, sauteri, is in honor of German entomologist Hans Sauter.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of T. sauteri is forest at altitudes of 900–1,000 m (3,000–3,300 ft), but it has also been found in gardens and on bushes near houses.[1]
Description
The dorsum of T. sauteri is bright green. The upper lip and the venter are white.[4]
The tail is very long, 4.2 times the snout-to-vent length (SVL).[2]
Reproduction
T. sauteri is oviparous.[2] Clutch size is 2–11 eggs, and delayed fertilization appears to exist in this species.[1]
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Further reading
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