Hemidactylus makolowodei

Hemidactylus makolowodei is a species of African gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae.

Etymology

The specific name, makolowodei, is in honor of Central African herpetologist .

Geographic range

As of 2018, Hemidactylus makolowodei is endemic to Cameroon, although its range is likely to extend into Nigeria.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of Hemidactylus makolowodei are forest and savanna, at altitudes of .

Description

Hemidactylus makolowodei is a large gecko, with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Dorsally, it is purplish. The male has 45 precloacal-femoral pores.

Diet

Hemidactylus makolowodei preys upon arthropods.

Reproduction

Hemidactylus makolowodei is oviparous.

References

Further reading

• Bauer, Aaron M.; ; Chirio, Laurent; ; (2006). "New species of Hemidactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Cameroon". African Journal of Herpetology 55 (2): 83–93. (Hemidactylus makolowodei, new species).
• 688 pp. (in French).
• (in German).