Liolaemus loboi
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| Liolaemus loboi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Liolaemidae |
| Genus: | Liolaemus |
| Species: | L. loboi |
| Binomial name | |
| Liolaemus loboi Abdala, 2003 | |
Liolaemus loboi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.[2]
The specific name, loboi, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Fernando José Lobo.[3]: 160
Description
Medium-sized for its genus, L. loboi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.25 cm (2.85 in).[2]
Geographic range
L. loboi is found in Neuquén Province[1][2] and Río Negro Province,[2] Argentina.
Habitat
Behavior and ecology
L. loboi is terrestrial. It is strictly associated with neneo (Mulinum spinosum) thorn bushes and coirón (Festuca gracillima) grass.[1]