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 (SVL) 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 (Mulinum spinosum) thorn bushes and coirón (Festuca gracillima) grass.
Diet L. loboi preys predominately upon insects.
Reproduction L. loboi is oviparous.
Taxonomy L. loboi belongs to the L. boulengeri species group.
References
Further reading (Liolaemus loboi, new species). (in Spanish).