Green grass lizard
Squamata / Family: Lacertidae
- Total length
- 20-25 cm
- Range
- The Tokara Islands (Takara-jima and Kodakara-jima), the Amami Islands, and the Okinawa Islands
As an excellent climber, it moves around three-dimensionally. In the diorama, it is basking on a leaf.
Its back ranges from vivid green to light green, with males often having a brownish tail. A distinct yellowish-white to white stripe runs vertically along its sides. Its tail makes up three-fourths of its total length.
It is diurnal, scurrying around to catch small invertebrates. Reaching maturity in the year after birth, it lays eggs multiple times from spring to summer. The number of eggs laid at a time is usually two, but can range from one to three. This species can be found in farmlands near settlements as well as in mountain forests.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement