[1][2] The specific name, toyamai, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Masanao Toyama.

[3] T. toyamai rarely exceeds 10 in (25 cm) in total length, most of which is tail.

[citation needed] T. toyamai is an active lizard, coming out during the day to forage for small insects.

[1] T. toyamai is listed as endangered by the IUCN due to deforestation, and the introduction of peacocks and weasels.

[1] If kept as a pet, the Miyako grass lizard likes the temperature to be around 80–90 °F (27–32 °C) during the day, and 60–75 °F (16–24 °C) degrees at night.