New lizard species discovered!

Scientists have discovered a new lizard species in Peru, the national conservation agency said Tuesday . The new species, called Liolaemus warjantay, was found in the Peruvian Andes at an altitude of 4,500 meters (14,700 feet), according to a statement from the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State. “A valuable contribution of Peru’s protected natural areas to the world is the recent discovery of a new species of lizard,” the statement said. The lizard’s head is dark gray, and females have pale yellow eyelids. The discovery was registered a few weeks ago in cooperation with scientists from Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. The Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve, where the lizard was found, is a protected area in the Arequipa region in southwestern Peru, with an area of 490,550 hectares (1,900 square miles). The post New lizard species discovered! appeared first on ARY NEWS . from ScienceTechnology – ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/3kShUFK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J