An undated handout photo released on May 1, 2026, by the Natural History Museum of the University of San Marcos shows a new species of lizard named Stenocercus aguilari, discovered in a high Andean puna above 4,000 meters in altitude, in the Ancash region, Peru. A group of scientists has discovered a new species of lizard in the central Andes of Peru, the Natural History Museum of the University of San Marcos reported on May 1, 2026. The lizard measures between seven and 10 centimeters and is characterized by its grey coloration with black spots in the pelvic area, which allow it to camouflage in rocky environments. (Photo by Alejandro MENDOZA / Natural History Museum of the University of San Marcos / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Natural History Museum of the University of San Marcos / Alejandro MENDOZA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS