Sakishima Grass Lizard (Takydromus dorsalis)

Sakishima Grass Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: Gobonobo · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Takydromus dorsalis, the Sakishima grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to the Yaeyama Islands (Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, Kohama Island and Kuroshima) in southern Japan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sakishima 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 sauteri
Takydromus smaragdinus

Classification

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

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