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 .
Reproduction.
"A. medemi" is oviparous.