Discovery Highlights
Researchers uncovered 27 new species, including a rare amphibious mouse, a tree-climbing salamander, and a "blob-headed" fish, during a 38-day survey in 's Alto Mayo region, emphasizing the area's rich biodiversity despite human impact.
The expedition, involving 13 scientists and local Indigenous knowledge, documented over 2,000 species, with 49 classified as threatened, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts in human-dominated landscapes.
Conservation Implications
The discovery of these unique species, including critically endangered monkeys and rare fish, underscores the Alto Mayo's ecological significance and the potential for undiscovered biodiversity in heavily human-affected areas.
Conservation International's findings call for immediate action to protect these species and their habitats from deforestation, agriculture, and over-exploitation, reinforcing the importance of preserving biodiversity even in densely populated regions.
