Liolaemus ortizii, also known commonly as Ortiz's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Peru.
Etymology The specific name, ortizii, is in honor of Chilean herpetologist Juan Carlos Ortíz-Zapata.
Geographic distribution Liolaemus ortizii is found in the Department of Cusco, Peru.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Liolaemus ortizii is grassland, at elevations of .
Behavior Liolaemus ortizii is terrestrial
Reproduction Liolaemus ortizii is viviparous.
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Further reading
("Liolaemus ortizi [sic]", new species, pp. 142–143, Figure 2). (in French, with an abstract in English).