Ammon News - An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a blob-headed fish are among 27 new species scientists have discovered in Peru.

They were found in an expedition to Alto Mayo - which includes the Amazon rainforest - by scientists from the non-profit organisation Conservation International and members of local indigenous groups.

Up to 48 other new species may also have been found, although further study will be needed to determine whether they are new, Conservation International says.

"Discovering so many new species of mammals and vertebrates is really incredible, especially in such a human-influenced landscape," said Trond Larsen, senior director at Conservation International.

Alto Mayo is a protected area in northern Peru with multiple ecosystems and Indigenous territories.

It has a relatively high population density, putting pressure on environmentalism through deforestation and agricultural expansion, Conservation International said.

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