Liolaemus loboi


Liolaemus loboi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Etymology

The specific name, loboi, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Fernando José Lobo.

Description

Medium-sized for its genus, L. loboi may attain a snout-to-vent length of.

Geographic range

L. loboi is found in Neuquén Province and Río Negro Province, Argentina.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of L. loboi is shrubland on sandy soil, at altitudes of.

Behavior and ecology

L. loboi is terrestrial. It is strictly associated with neneo thorn bushes and coirón grass.

Diet

L. loboi preys predominately upon insects.

Reproduction

L. loboi is oviparous.

Taxonomy

L. loboi belongs to the L. boulengeri species group.