What is "takydromus"

Takydromus is a genus of lizards, commonly called grass lizards or oriental racers. Species of the genus Takydromus are endemic to a large part of Asia. Members of this genus are noticeable because of their slender appearance and their agile movements. The word takydromus derives from Greek ταχυδρόμος (takhudromos), "fast-running",, A Guide to the lizards of Borneo from ταχύς (takhus), "swift" + δρόμος (dromos''), "course, race".