Miyako Grass Lizard

ミヤコカナヘビ · Miyakokanahebi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: June 11, 2019
Prefectures: Okinawa
Scientific name: Takydromus toyamai

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Miyako Grass Lizard

A slender, long-tailed small lizard found only on the Miyako Islands, living in grassland and low shrubs. With a limited range and vulnerability to development and invasive species, it is a protected Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Miyako Grass Lizard is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (Okinawa). A slender, long-tailed small lizard found only on the Miyako Islands,…

The Miyako Grass Lizard is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.