Amphisbaena medemi

Amphisbaena medemi is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology
The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Federico Medem, who was a Colombian herpetologist, of Baltic German descent.

Geographic range
In Colombia, A. medemi is found in the departments of Atlántico, Cesar, and La Guajira.

Habitat
The preferred habitat of A. medemi is forest at altitudes of 45 - 776 m.

Reproduction
A. medemi is oviparous.