CNN —Researchers on an expedition in Peru have discovered 27 animal species new to science – among them a “blob-headed fish” and a type of semi-aquatic mouse.
But they were not expecting to unearth so many species new to science: four mammals, eight fish, three amphibians and 10 butterfly species.
Among the most surprising new species was an amphibious mouse with webbed toes – to adapt for life in the water.
Also described for the first time was the “blob-headed” fish, which gets its name from its enlarged, blob-like head.
“The blob-headed fish has an incredibly bizarre head that looks almost like a giant swollen nose,” Larsen told CNN.
Persons:
Trond Larsen, ”, Larsen, Ronald Diaz, ” Larsen, Yulisa Tuwi
Organizations:
CNN, Conservation International, Conservation, “, International Union for
Locations:
Peru, Alto Mayo