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Neusticurus medemi

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Neusticurus medemi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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

Geographic range

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

Habitat

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

Reproduction

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N. medemi is oviparous.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Calderón, M.; Rivas, G. (2016). "Neusticurus medemi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T44578647A44578652. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T44578647A44578652.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  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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