Reptile
China Grass Lizard
Takydromus septentrionalisAlso known as Northern Grass Lizard
The China Grass Lizard is a very slender green-brown lacertid whose tail is several times the body length. It threads rapidly through tall grass and low shrubs while searching for small arthropods.
Long-tailed LizardGrassland ReptileArthropod Hunter
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFlies, Crickets, Spiders
Predators
- Snakes
- Birds
- Small mammals
ThreatsMowing, pesticides, grassland loss, fire, and pet collection
HabitatsTall grass, shrubland, field edges, open woodland, and gardens
Life spanOften 3 to 6 years
Classification
- FamilyLacertidae
- SpeciesTakydromus septentrionalis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Never grab the exceptionally fragile tail or chase the lizard through cover.
Responsible observation
- Tail: Look for an extremely long thin tail trailing through grass.
- Approach: Stay still and let the lizard resume hunting.
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