Liolaemus patriciaiturraeLiolaemus patriciaiturrae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Chile.EtymologyThe specific name, patriciaiturrae, is in honor of Chilean herpetologist Patricia Iturra.Geographic rangeL. patriciaiturrae is found in Atacama Region, which is in northern Chile.HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of L. patriciaiturrae is desert, at altitudes of.DescriptionL. patriciaiturrae is one of the largest species in the L. ruibali species group. It has juxtaposed dorsal scales, and it lacks auricular and tympanic scales. Males exhibit a melanic throat and chest.DietL. patriciaiturrae preys upon invertebrates and also eats plant material.ReproductionThe mode of reproduction of L. patriciaiturrae has been described as viviparous, and as ovoviviparous.