Hemidactylus makolowodei
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Hemidactylus makolowodei is a species of African gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae.
| Hemidactylus makolowodei | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Hemidactylus |
| Species: | H. makolowodei |
| Binomial name | |
| Hemidactylus makolowodei | |
Etymology
The specific name, makolowodei, is in honor of Central African herpetologist Paul Makolowode.[2]
Geographic range
As of 2018, Hemidactylus makolowodei is endemic to Cameroon, although its range is likely to extend into Nigeria.[1][3]
Habitat
The preferred habitats of Hemidactylus makolowodei are forest[4] and savanna, at altitudes of 300–500 m (980–1,640 ft).[1]
Description
Hemidactylus makolowodei is a large gecko, with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 10 cm (3.9 in). Dorsally, it is purplish. The male has 45 precloacal-femoral pores.[4]
Diet
Hemidactylus makolowodei preys upon arthropods.[1]
Reproduction
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Further reading
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