ENEndangered
Miyako Grass Lizard
Takydromus toyamai
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in LACERTIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Miyako Grass Lizard classified as Endangered?
Miyako Grass Lizard is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Miyako Grass Lizard live?
Miyako Grass Lizard occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miyako Grass Lizard?
The main threats to Miyako Grass Lizard are 8.1, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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