title: Neusticurus medemi
text: # 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.
  
  