Neusticurus medemiNeusticurus 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.EtymologyThe specific name, medemi, is in honor of Colombian herpetologist Federico Medem.Geographic rangeNeusticurus medemi is found in Colombia and Venezuela.HabitatThe preferred natural habitats of Neusticurus medemi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes ofDietNeusticurus medemi preys upon insects.ReproductionNeusticurus medemi is oviparous.