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 Paul Makolowode. (Hemidactylus makolowodei, p. 166)
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. (Hemidactylus makolowodei, new species)
Diet Hemidactylus makolowodei preys upon arthropods.
Reproduction Hemidactylus makolowodei is oviparous.
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