Takydromus toyamai
Takydromus toyamai (), also known commonly as the Miyako grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Ryukyu Islands. Etymology. The specific name, "toyamai", is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Masanao Toyama. Description. "T. toyamai" rarely exceeds in total length, most of which is tail. It is usually green, while some juveniles can be brown. Behavior and diet. "T. toyamai" is an active lizard, coming out during the day to forage for small insects. Reproduction. "T. toyami" is oviparous. Geographic range. "T. toyamai" is found in the Miyako Islands in  the southern Ryukyu Islands. Habitat. The preferred natural habitats of "T. toyamai" are grassland, shrubland, and forest. Conservation status. "T. toyamai" is listed as endangered by the IUCN due to deforestation, and the introduction of peacocks and weasels. In captivity. If kept as a pet, the Miyako grass lizard likes the temperature to be around during the day, and degrees at night. It prefers the humidity to be around 78%.