=Takydromus Tachydromides=
Introduction
changeTakydromus 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
changeIt is 18-25cm long.The tail occupies more than 2/3 of the total length. Surface looks like dry.
Living areas
changeThey live in grassland and on roofs. They needs to bask in the sun for temperature control.
Food and water
changeThey eat insects and spiders.A reexamination will eat carcass and fruits.
Reproduction
changeThey lay eggs.They don't protect their eggs.Eggs are white.
Threats
changeThey are eaten by Praying mantis.And they do cannibalism.
relationship with human
changeHumans capture Takydromus Tachydromides.