Leader investigator Walter Schargel (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Arlington

Leader investigator Walter Schargel

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“The Paria Peninsula, part of the Coastal Mountain Range of Venezuela, has been a hotspot for reptile and amphibian discoveries in recent decades,” said the study’s lead author Walter E. Schargel, a professor of instruction in biology and earth and environmental sciences at UT Arlington. “The region’s complex geography and climate create diverse habitats that can support a wide range of species. The new gecko species adds to the growing list of reptiles that live only in this area, emphasizing the need for continued exploration and conservation efforts in the region.”

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