Long tailed lizards are a species of lizards found in Southeast Asia. They are diurnal and arboreal. The species is very active and agile. This species of lizards are popular as pets.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Sauria |
Family |
Lacertidae |
Genus |
Takydromus |
Scientific Name |
Takydromus sexlineatus |
Other Names |
Asian Grass Lizard, Long-tailed Grass Lizard, Six-striped long-tailed lizard |
Length |
Up to 30 cm |
Color |
Underbelly is white to cream while the back is brown, green or beige often with brown stripes of various shades; males possess white spots on their sides which is absent in females |
Distribution |
India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Burma |
Habitat |
Densely planted savannah regions, grasslands, forests, swamps |
Diet |
Small insects like flies, butterflies, ants, beetles, termites, spiders |
Breeding Season |
April – June |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
2 to 4 eggs |
Incubation Period |
Around 6 weeks |
Average Lifespan |
More than 5 years |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Long Tailed Lizard Pictures Gallery
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Adult Long Tailed Lizard
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Asian Grass Lizard
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Asian Long Tailed Lizard
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Baby Long Tailed Lizard
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Lizard with Long Tail
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Long Tail Grass Lizard
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Long Tail Lizard
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Long Tailed Grass Lizard
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Long Tailed Lizard Eggs
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Long Tailed Lizard Habitat
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Long Tailed Lizard
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Six-striped Long Tailed Lizard
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Takydromus Sexlineatus
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Long Tailed Lizard Size
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Long-tailed Lizard Tank Setup
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Long Tailed Lizard Care
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Long Tailed Lizard Diet
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Long Tailed Lizard Full Grown