12/05/2009 12:01:29
May 2009. A new species of lizard has been discovered in Cuba. The
lizard is found in the bushes and forest of a protected park and has
been called "Aristelliger reyesi".
The finding shows that Cuba's biodiversity still holds surprises, for
that reason inventories and biological monitoring actions should be
further facilitated, said Luis M. Diaz, researcher with Cuba's National
Museum of Natural History.
The Aristelliger contain seven Caribbean species and, surprisingly, its
closest relatives come from Africa, which means that its origin could be
very ancient.
The Aristelliger reyesi grows up to 13 centimetres long, with males
being larger than females. The head is crossed by a black stripe that
reaches the forelegs.
New Species of lizard discovered in Cuba (13 May 2009)
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