An amphibian mouse with webbed feet and a drop-headed fish are among 27 new species discovered by scientists in Peru.
They were found by scientists from the non-profit organization Conservation International and members of local indigenous groups during an expedition to Alta Mayo, which includes the Amazon rainforest.
Up to 48 other new species may also have been found, but more research will be needed to determine whether they are new, Conservation International said.
“The discovery of so many new species of mammals and vertebrates is truly incredible, especially in such a human-impacted landscape,” said Trond Larsen, Senior Director of Conservation International.
