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Mammals 35 - Systematic Listing

(34 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 95

Last update: 04/10/2026 19:40:25

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Argentina

General Information

Argentina is located in the southernmost part of South America, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Drake Passage to the south, and Chile to the west. Argentina´s geographical position is unique, as it encompasses a wide range of climates and landscapes, from the peaks of the Andes mountain range to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The country can be divided into several geographical regions, including the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, and Chaco, each with its own geographical and climatic characteristics.

To get to Argentina, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, including Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, which is the largest and busiest in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. You can also enter Argentina by land, through the borders with neighboring countries, or by sea, through the ports of the Atlantic Ocean. Once inside the country, you can use different modes of transportation, such as buses, trains, or cars, to get to the various places of interest.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Argentina is a country with great geographical diversity. The Pampas region is a fertile and flat plain, covered with grasslands and crops, while the Patagonia region is a mountainous and glacial area, with a cold and windy climate. The Cuyo region is a valley and mountain area, with a dry and sunny climate, while the Chaco region is a forest and savanna area, with a hot and humid climate. The vegetation in Argentina is also very varied, with quebracho and algarrobo forests in the Chaco region, grasslands in the Pampas, and shrubs and cacti in Patagonia.

In terms of useful logistical information, it is essential to keep in mind that Argentina is a large and diverse country, and each region has its own characteristics and needs. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and research the climatic and geographical conditions of each place before traveling. It is also important to consider the availability of services and infrastructure in each region, as some areas may be more remote and difficult to access than others. In terms of accessibility, Argentina has a network of roads and highways that connect the different cities and towns, although some areas may be more difficult to access due to lack of infrastructure or weather conditions.

In summary, Argentina is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and environments to explore. With proper planning and prior research, it is possible to enjoy a unique and exciting nature observation experience in this country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026



Regions
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeSouthern Black-eared OpossumComadreja GrandeSaruêDidelphis auritaNative
 LC 
2CingulataChlamyphoridaeSix-banded ArmadilloGualacateEuphractus sexcinctusNative
 LC 
3PichiPiche PatagónicoZaedyus pichiyNative
 NT 
4DasypodidaeSouthern Long-nosed ArmadilloMulita PampeanaTatu-mulitaDasypus hybridusNative
  
5Nine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNative
 LC 
6PrimatesAtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative
 NT 
7CebidaeBlack-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
8LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
9RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
10Lowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNative
 LC 
11Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
12DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
13ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
14Common Plains ViscachaVizcachaViscachaLagostomus maximusNative
 LC 
15CtenomyidaeCtenomys aff. mendocinusNative
  
16Tuco Tuco De BergCtenomys bergiNative
  
17Talas Tuco-tucoTucu Tuco De Los TalaresCtenomys talarumNative
 LC 
18EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
19SciuridaeGuianan SquirrelArdilla GrisCaxinguelêSciurus aestuansNative
 LC 
20CricetidaeAndean Soft-haired MouseRatón AndinoAbrothrix andinaNative
 LC 
21CarnivoraMustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative
 LC 
22Lesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
23ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative
 LC 
24OtariidaeSouth American Sea LionLobo Marino de Un PeloLeão-marinho-da-patagôniaOtaria flavescensNative
 LC 
25CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
26Maned WolfAguará GuazúLobo-guaráChrysocyon brachyurusNative
 NT 
27CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
28Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
29ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
30Common Red BrocketCorzuela ColoradaMazama americanaNative
 DD 
31Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
32ChitalAxisAxis axisExotic
 LC 
33CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
34VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
35DelphinidaeCommerson´s DolphinTonina OveraCephalorhynchus commersoniiNative
 LC 
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