Wildlifeof Malaysia
Long-tailed Grass Lizard
Skinks & Lacertids
Photo: Andrew Holle (iNaturalist) · CC0
Takydromus sexlineatus
Basic stats
Diet
Small insects such as flies
Habitat
Arboreal; active by day
Range
South-east Asia
Size
About 12cm head and body; tail usually over three times as long
The long-tailed grass lizard, also called the Asian or six-striped long-tailed grass lizard, is a day-active, arboreal lizard of South-east Asia. The tail is usually over three times the length of the head and body, which on average is about 12 cm. Males and females look similar, males being identified by pre-anal pores (Wikipedia, general species account).
It emerges in the early morning to bask in the sun and feeds on small insects such as flies, with extremely fast reactions; individuals have been seen jumping into the air to catch flying prey (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Long-tailed Grass Lizard eat?
- Small insects such as flies
- What habitat does the Long-tailed Grass Lizard live in?
- Arboreal; active by day
- Where is the Long-tailed Grass Lizard found?
- South-east Asia
- How big is the Long-tailed Grass Lizard?
- About 12cm head and body; tail usually over three times as long