Rediscover Anolis Laevis, a Lost Lizard that Challenges Evolution

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Anolis laevis is once again at the centre of scientific research as a symbol of how much remains to be discovered — and protected — in the forests of South America. Anolis laevis and the mystery of lost biodiversity An unexpected finding raises questions about the hidden diversity, evolution and fragility of tropical ecosystems. New records place the species between 1700 and 1990 meters above sea level, inhabiting very humid mountain forests on …

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Quito.- Researchers have rediscovered in Peru Anolis laevis, an enigmatic species of South American lizard that had not been observed since its original description in 1876, according to the National Institute of Biodiversity of Ecuador (Inabio). Anolis laevis, now also known as swordskin anolis, is a rare species with a singular appearance. Males have a small rostral appendix in the snout, similar to a tiny proboscide, an extremely rare trait a…