Lizards can be seen in everyone’s house. Some are so poisonous that if bitten, it will be difficult to save life. The size of most lizards is 3 to 6 inches, and if they come in front, they do not feel in danger. But a huge lizard has been found in Mexico, which looks like a crocodile. It was seen hanging 60 feet in the air on the tops of trees. Even scientists got scared after seeing it because it is quite elusive. Let us know about it…
According to the Daily Mail report, the team of researchers saw it in southern Mexico, which is ‘unusually large’. It has been named Arboreal Alligator Lizard. It is quite elusive and whenever it senses any danger, it hides itself in the leaves so that it can escape. Because of this, researchers found it very difficult to find this lizard of the Koapila species. This is considered quite mysterious. A similar lizard was seen in 2022 also.
up to 9.8 inches long
According to the report published in PLOS One journal, these lizards have been found exclusively in Coapila and are up to 9.8 inches long. The body is yellow and brown in color, with dark brown spots on it. Their eyes are also light yellow and have black spots on them. This species can be found on the highest peak of the forest. Generally they can be seen at a height of 11 to 64 feet. Generally, some lizards that look like crocodiles are found in areas of Central America, but they are much smaller than these.
It has also been considered as the longest lizard in the world (Photo_PLOS One journal.)
Waited for them for 97 days
Adam Claus, who was part of the research team, said, we discovered 2 female lizards, which were pregnant. These are species that come out only in the morning and afternoon. The team of researchers waited for them for 97 days and came face to face with these lizards only twice. Researchers concluded that Coapila arboreal crocodile lizards become completely inactive during some months of the year, going into hiding somewhere. They should be considered endangered and efforts should be made to conserve them. The team of researchers has also discovered 6 new frogs. These include C. bitonium, named for its two-tone color pattern.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 8, 2024, 14:32 IST
