Neusticurus medemi

Neusticurus medemi
Scientific 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.[2] The species is native to northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Colombian herpetologist Federico Medem.[3]

Geographic range

Neusticurus medemi is found in Colombia (Vaupés Department) and Venezuela.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Neusticurus medemi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of 100–250 m (330–820 ft)[1]

Diet

Neusticurus medemi preys upon insects.[1]

Reproduction

Neusticurus medemi is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b c 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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