=Takydromus Tachydromides=

Introduction

Takydromus tachydromoides, the Japanese grass lizard, is a wall lizard species of the genus Takydromus. It is found in Japan. Its Japanese name is 'kanahebi'(カナヘビ). 'Hebi' means 'snake' in Japanese, although this lizard is not a snake. There are three lizards found in the four main islands of Japan. The other two are the Japanese gekko (also, Schlegel's Japanese gekko, Gekko japonicus), and the Japanese five-lined skink.

Appearance

It is 18-25cm long.The tail occupies more than 2/3 of the total length. Surface looks like dry.

Living areas

They live in grassland and on roofs. They needs to bask in the sun for temperature control.

Food and water

They eat insects and spiders.A reexamination will eat carcass and fruits.

Reproduction

They lay eggs.They don't protect their eggs.Eggs are white.

Threats

They are eaten by Praying mantis.And they do cannibalism.

relationship with human

Humans capture Takydromus Tachydromides.