Cyrtodactylus hitchi
Species of gecko endemic to Indonesia
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Cyrtodactylus hitchi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic Indonesia.
| Cyrtodactylus hitchi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
| Species: | C. hitchi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtodactylus hitchi Riyanto, Kurniati & Engilis, 2016 | |
Etymology
The specific name, hitchi, is in honor of Alan Thomas Hitch.[1]
Geographic range
C. hitchi is found in Southeast Sulawesi province on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.[1]
Description
C. hitchi is a small species for its genus. Females may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.9 cm (3.1 in). Males are smaller, an example of sexual dimorphism, up to 7.0 cm (2.8 in) SVL.[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of C. hitchi is unknown.[1]