### [2026-10-3](/feed/2026/10/3/index.md)

##### Lizard
# Scientists identify a new lizard species, "Liolaemus archipensis", in Arequipa, Peru. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/new-lizard-species-discovered-in-peru-1.500697423)

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