Liolaemus juanortizi is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Chile.

Etymology The specific name, juanortizi, is in honor of Chilean herpetologist Juan Carlos Ortíz-Zapata.

Geographic distribution Liolaemus juanortizi is found in northern Chile, in Atacama Region.

Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus juanortizi is cold desert, at elevations of .

Diet Liolaemus juanortizi is omnivorous.

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Further reading

(Liolaemus juanortizi, p. 322). (in Spanish). (Liolaemus juanortizi, new species). (in Spanish)