ScienceNew Lizard Species Discovered in Peruvian Andes
Scientists from San Marcos University's Natural History Museum discovered a new lizard species named Liolaemus archipensis in the Peruvian Andes. Measuring 6-8 cm, males and females have distinct spot patterns aiding camouflage. Found above 4,800 meters in Arequipa, it feeds on plants and arthropods. Peru hosts 296 lizard species, making this discovery significant for biodiversity, published in the journal Diversity.
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