Neusticurus medemi

Neusticurus medemi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gymnophthalmidae
Genus: Neusticurus
Species:
N. medemi
Binomial name
Neusticurus medemi
Dixon & Lamar, 1981

Neusticurus medemi, also known commonly as Medem's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Colombian herpetologist Federico Medem.

Geographic range

Neusticurus medemi is found in Colombia (Vaupés Department) and Venezuela.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Neusticurus medemi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of 100–250 m (330–820 ft)

Diet

Neusticurus medemi preys upon insects.

Reproduction

Neusticurus medemi is oviparous.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Calderón, M.; Rivas, G. (2022) [amended version of 2016 assessment]. "Neusticurus medemi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T44578647A217804257. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T44578647A217804257.en. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Neusticurus medemi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 30 July 2019.
  3. ↑ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Neusticurus medemi, p. 174).

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