| Liolaemus loboi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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
Medium-sized for its genus, L. loboi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.25 cm (2.85 in). [2]
L. loboi is found in Neuquén Province [1] [2] and Río Negro Province, [2] Argentina.
The preferred natural habitat of L. loboi is shrubland on sandy soil, at altitudes of 800–900 m (2,600–3,000 ft). [1]
L. loboi is terrestrial. It is strictly associated with neneo ( Mulinum spinosum ) thorn bushes and coirón ( Festuca gracillima ) grass. [1]
L. loboi belongs to the L. boulengeri species group. [2]
