Scientists have identified a new species of horned dragon in Thailand, naming it *Acanthosaura syrax* after a dragon from the television series *House of the Dragon*. The discovery highlights the importance of preserving the rare mountain habitat where the lizard lives.
The newly discovered lizard is small and yellowish, and belongs to the horned dragon family. Researchers found the species in a narrow band of high-elevation forest in Thailand. The scientists named the species *Acanthosaura syrax* after Syrax, a dragon featured in *House of the Dragon*.
The discovery of *Acanthosaura syrax* could serve as a crucial tool for conservation efforts. According to the source, the distinctive new species “could become a flagship for protecting its rare mountain habitat.” The limited range of the lizard makes it particularly vulnerable, and its presence underscores the need to safeguard the unique ecosystem it calls home.
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