Green-spotted Grass Lizard (Takydromus viridipunctatus)

Green-spotted Grass Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: LiCheng Shih · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Takydromus viridipunctatus is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to Taiwan.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Green-spotted Grass Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Takydromus stejnegeri
Takydromus septentrionalis
Takydromus sexlineatus
Takydromus kuehnei
Takydromus wolteri

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Takydromus
Species: Takydromus viridipunctatus

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