Cyrtodactylus klugei
Cyrtodactylus klugei is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Etymology. The specific name, "klugei", is in honor of American herpetologist Arnold G. Kluge. Geographic range. Within Papua New Guinea, "C. klugei" is found only on Tagula Island (also known as Sudest Island and Vanatinai Island), Milne Bay Province. Habitat. The preferred natural habitat of "C. klugei" is forest, at altitudes of . Description. A large species for its genus, adults of "C. klugei" may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Reproduction. "C. klugei" is oviparous