Neusticurus | |
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Neusticurus bicarinatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
Tribe: | Cercosaurini |
Genus: | Neusticurus A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1839[1] |
Neusticurus is a genus of gymnophthalmid lizards endemic to northern South America.[2] They are often found near streams and are semi-aquatic.[3] Some species formerly included in this genus are now placed in Potamites, which also are semi-aquatic inhabitants of South America.[4]
Seven species are recognized as being valid.[2]
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Neusticurus.