Oriental Long-tailed Grass Lizard

About the Oriental Long-tailed Grass Lizard

Takydromus sexlineatus, the Asian grass lizard, six-striped long-tailed grass lizard, or long-tailed grass lizard, is an arboreal, diurnal species of lizard. The tail length is usually over three times the body (snout to vent) length in this species.

Males and females are similar, males being distinguishable by the presence of pre-anal pores. On average they grow to around 12 cm (4.7 in) snout-to-vent length, with the addition of a distinctive, prehensile long tail. Some individuals may have small circular spots on the sides of the bodies. This species of lizard is often kept as a pet.

Like many lizards, they can drop their tail and grow a new one when attacked. The long-tailed grass lizard is easily identifiable by its long tail, and has a white to cream coloured underbelly with a brown, green or beige back, often adorned with brown stripes of different shades. It typically has a small head with a sharply pointed snout and a black or pink tongue. Its body is slightly elongated and thin, with small, pointy scales beneath the chin, resembling a beard. Males have white spots on their sides, while females do not. Males have tails that thicken past the vent and are generally... Wikipedia →