| Neusticurus medemi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Neusticurus |
| Species: | N. medemi |
| Binomial name | |
| Neusticurus medemi | |
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.
The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Colombian herpetologist Federico Medem. [3]
N. medemi is found in Colombia (Vaupés Department) and Venezuela. [2]
The preferred natural habitats of N. medemi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of 100–250 m (330–820 ft) [1]
Neusticurus is a genus of gymnophthalmid lizards endemic to northern South America. They are often found near streams and are semi-aquatic. Some species formerly included in this genus are now placed in Potamites, which also are semi-aquatic inhabitants of South America.
"Centrolene" medemi is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. The species occurs in the Cordillera Oriental in the Tolima, Caquetá, and Putumayo Departments in Colombia and adjacent Napo in Ecuador. The generic placement of this species within the subfamily Centroleninae is uncertain. The specific name medemi honors Fred Medem, collector of the holotype. Common name Medem giant glass frog has been coined for it.
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