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One of the two species new to science discovered around Machu Picchu (Peruvian Andes) was named after Optimus Prime from “Transformers” franchise.
Scientists dubbed the new species Proctoporus optimus, named after the leading alien robot character Optimus Prime from the “Transformers” film franchise.
The name is a nod to the “Transformer” movies, which were party filmed in Machu Picchu, the conservation authority said.
Another new species was also uncovered in the Cuzco region of Peru, where it was found in the protected Machiguenga Communal Reserve.
Researchers gave this new species the name of Proctoporus katerynae, in honor of biologist Kateryn Pino Bolanos who has done extensive research in the Peruvian Andes.
Officials announced the discovery Peru’s Conservation Authority in a statement.
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