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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
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeBrazilian White-eared OpossumComadreja OveraGambá-de-orelha-brancaDidelphis albiventrisNative
 LC 
2CingulataChlamyphoridaeLarge Hairy ArmadilloPeludoChaetophractus villosusNative
 LC 
3Six-banded ArmadilloGualacateEuphractus sexcinctusNative
 LC 
4PichiPiche PatagónicoZaedyus pichiyNative
 NT 
5DasypodidaeSouthern Long-nosed ArmadilloMulita PampeanaTatu-mulitaDasypus hybridusNative
  
6Nine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNative
 LC 
7PrimatesAtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative
 NT 
8CebidaeHooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNative
 LC 
9Black-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
10LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
11European RabbitConejo EuropeoOryctolagus cuniculusExotic
 EN 
12Common TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative
 EN 
13RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
14Southern Highland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis Común AndinoGalea comesNative
 DD 
15Lowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNative
 LC 
16Southern Mountain CavyCuis Chico MenorMicrocavia australisNative
 LC 
17Chacoan MaraConejo de los PalosDolichotis salinicolaNative
 LC 
18Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
19DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
20Brown AgoutiAgutí RojizoDasyprocta variegataNative
 DD 
21ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
22Common Plains ViscachaVizcachaViscachaLagostomus maximusNative
 LC 
23ErethizontidaeBicolor-spined PorcupineCoendou bicolorNative
 LC 
24CtenomyidaeTuco Tuco De BergCtenomys bergiNative
  
25Andean Tuco-tucoTuco Tuco De La PunaCtenomys opimusNative
 LC 
26EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
27SciuridaePallas´s SquirrelArdilla de Panza RojaCallosciurus erythraeusExotic
 LC 
28Guianan SquirrelArdilla GrisCaxinguelêSciurus aestuansNative
 LC 
29CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative
 LC 
30MustelidaeLesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
31Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative
 NT 
32ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative
 LC 
33Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNative
 LC 
34OtariidaeSouth American Fur SealLobo Marino de Dos PelosArctocephalus australisNative
 LC 
35South American Sea LionLobo Marino de Un PeloLeão-marinho-da-patagôniaOtaria flavescensNative
 LC 
36PhocidaeSouthern Elephant SealElefante Marino del SurMirounga leoninaNative
 LC 
37CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
38CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
39South American Gray FoxZorro Gris ChicoLycalopex griseaNative
 LC 
40Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
41FelidaeJaguarYaguaretéPanthera oncaNative
 NT 
42PerissodactylaTapiridaeLowland TapirTapir AntaAnta-brasileiraTapirus terrestrisNative
 VU 
43ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
44Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
45TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNative
 LC 
46White-lipped PeccaryPecarí LabiadoTayassu pecariNative
 VU 
47CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
48VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
49BalaenidaeSouthern Right WhaleBallena Franca AustralEubalaena australisNative
 LC 
50DelphinidaeCommerson´s DolphinTonina OveraCephalorhynchus commersoniiNative
 LC 
51Peale´s DolphinDelfín AustralSagmatias australisNative
 LC 
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