Liolaemus puelche

Liolaemus puelche is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Etymology
The specific name, puelche, is in honor of the aboriginal Puelche people, who live in Mendoza Province, Argentina.

Geographic range
L. puelche is found in Mendoza Province, Argentina.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. puelche is shrubland, at an altitude of 1,600 m.

Description
Robust and medium-sized for its genus, L. puelche may attain snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 9 cm.

Diet
L. puelche preys predominately on arthropods, but also eats some plant matter.

Reproduction
L. puelche is oviparous.