Three new lizard species found

Small reptiles discovered in Andes rain forests boast 'striking colors and morphology'

Three new species of multicolored lizards sporting jagged crests that make them look like miniature "Godzillas" have been discovered in Ecuador and Peru, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.

The lizards were found in the rain forests of the Tropical Andes region, where even more reptiles are likely waiting to be discovered, said the team of scientists who published the find in the latest issue of zoological journal ZooKeys.