'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
Among the discoveries was a new species of spiny mouse, eight types of fish, 10 types of butterfly and two new dung beetles.
Scientists also encountered a new species of dwarf squirrel, salamander and short-tailed fruit bat during their expedition to the remote forest of Alto Mayo, according to the findings published by Conservation International.
It comes as Trond Larsen, head of the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Program, which led the expedition, said the new species of dwarf squirrel was only 5.5in tall and "fits so easily in the palm of your hand".
Meanwhile, the new species of amphibious mouse was found in one patch of swamp forest in Alto Mayo.
