Neusticurus medemi
# Neusticurus medemi

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

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

## Habitat

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

## Reproduction

N. medemi is oviparous.

