New record of Liolaemus warjantay (Reptilia: Liolaemidae) and additional comments on Peruvian species of the montanus group
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Liolaemus warjantay, montanus group, new record, AyacuchoAbstract
Liolaemus warjantay is recorded in the Ayacucho department, a species previously known only from Arequipa. The new population is identified based on DNA sequences, also its morphometric and meristic variability is presented. Additionally, comments are made regarding recently described species within the montanus group in Peru.
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