Neusticurus
Sign in to saveNeusticurus 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.
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGymnophthalmidae
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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.
==Species== Seven species are recognized as being valid. Neusticurus arekuna Neusticurus bicarinatus - two-faced neusticurus Neusticurus medemi - Medem's neusticurus Neusticurus racenisi - Roze's neusticurus, common Venezuelan water teiid Neusticurus rudis - red neusticurus Neusticurus surinamensis - red neusticurus Neusticurus tatei - Tate's neusticurus