Species Details

@Swati Das

Long-tailed Lizard Did you see this animal?

Scientific Name : Takydromus khasiensis
Family : Lacertidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forest
 
Description : Adult long-tailed lizards can reach a length of up to 30 cm (12 inches), with the tail making up about two-thirds of their total length.

Long-tailed lizards have a greenish-brown body with a light-colored stripe running down their back. They may also have darker spots or markings on their sides.

These lizards are insectivores, and their diet consists mainly of small insects like crickets, flies, and ants.

Long-tailed lizards are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even urban areas.

These lizards are diurnal, which means they are active during the day. They are also very fast and agile, and can often be seen darting between bushes and other objects.

Long-tailed lizards are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. The female will lay 1-3 eggs at a time, and they will hatch after about 2 months.

Long-tailed lizards have a lifespan of around 3-5 years in the wild, but can live longer in captivity with proper care.
 
Distribution in Bangladesh
References:
description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Swati Das (www.inaturalist.org/people/Swati Das), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.