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New lizard species discovered in Peruvian Andes
Published 15 hours ago
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Liolaemus warjantay was discovered by an international team in south-western Peru
An international team of scientists has discovered a new species of lizard in the Peruvian Andes.
The species, named Liolaemus warjantay, was found in a protected area at an altitude of 4,500 m (14,700 ft) in the Arequipa region in southern Peru.
It has a dark grey head and the females have pale yellow eyelids.
The discovery was made by scientists from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru.
More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58733203
