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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
1CingulataChlamyphoridaeLarge Hairy ArmadilloPeludoChaetophractus villosusNative
 LC 
2Southern Three-banded ArmadilloQuirquincho BolaTolypeutes matacusNative
 NT 
3DasypodidaeSouthern Long-nosed ArmadilloMulita PampeanaTatu-mulitaDasypus hybridusNative
  
4LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
5Common TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative
 EN 
6RodentiaCaviidaePatagonian MaraMaraDolichotis patagonumNative
 NT 
7Chacoan MaraConejo de los PalosDolichotis salinicolaNative
 LC 
8Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
9ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
10SciuridaePallas´s SquirrelArdilla de Panza RojaCallosciurus erythraeusExotic
 LC 
11CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative
 LC 
12MustelidaeNeotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative
 NT 
13ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative
 LC 
14OtariidaeSouth American Sea LionLobo Marino de Un PeloLeão-marinho-da-patagôniaOtaria flavescensNative
 LC 
15PhocidaeSouthern Elephant SealElefante Marino del SurMirounga leoninaNative
 LC 
16CanidaeCulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
17Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
18FelidaeJaguarundiJaguarundíHerpailurus yagouaroundiNative
 LC 
19Geoffroy´s CatGato MontésGato-do-matoLeopardus geoffroyiNative
 LC 
20PumaPumaPuma concolorNative
 LC 
21PerissodactylaTapiridaeLowland TapirTapir AntaAnta-brasileiraTapirus terrestrisNative
 VU 
22ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
23Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
24ChitalAxisAxis axisExotic
 LC 
25Western Red DeerCiervo ColoradoCervo-vermelhoCervus elaphusExotic
 LC 
26SuidaeEurasian Wild PigJabalíJavaliSus scrofaExotic
 LC 
27TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNative
 LC 
28CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
29VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
30BalaenidaeSouthern Right WhaleBallena Franca AustralEubalaena australisNative
 LC 
31DelphinidaeCommon Bottlenose DolphinDelfín Nariz de BotellaTursiops truncatusNative
 LC 
32Killer WhaleOrcaOrcinus orcaNative
 DD 
33Commerson´s DolphinTonina OveraCephalorhynchus commersoniiNative
 LC 
34Dusky DolphinDelfín OscuroSagmatias obscurusNative
 LC 
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