Neusticurus medemi
Species of lizard
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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.
| Neusticurus medemi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Genus: | Neusticurus |
| Species: | N. medemi |
| Binomial name | |
| Neusticurus medemi | |
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]
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