10:29 | Nazca (Ica region), Sep. 12.
A new lizard species was discovered by Peruvian researchers at San Fernando National Reserve in Ica region, Environment Ministry's
National Service of Natural Protected Areas (Sernanp) has reported.
The new species, named Nazca Liolaemus lizard, can only be found in
Nazca province at altitudes between 450 and 700 m.a.s.l., and constitutes one of the 60 Liolaemus species of the L. montanus group.
The Nazca lizard was found along with other three species of alligators in ecosystems dominated by sandy soils and vegetation of low shrubs.
As for its color, this lizard has dorsal scales on the body, as well as green and turquoise scales on the sides, which are surrounded by yellow and black scales.
Fieldwork
The study was carried out by researchers Cesar Aguilar, Cesar Ramirez, Ernesto Castillo, Alejandro Mendoza, Victor Vargas, and Jack Sites.
This discovery joins others made in protected natural areas across the country, findings that have revolutionized the scientific community, such as new species for science like the ones found at Bahuaja Sonene National Park (Madre de Dios region) and El Sira National Communal Reserve (Huanuco, Pasco, and Ucayali regions), among others.
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Publicado: 12/9/2019