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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
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeMesopotamian Fat-tailed Mouse OpossumComadrejita LitoraleñaThylamys citellusNative
  
2Southern Black-eared OpossumComadreja GrandeSaruêDidelphis auritaNative
 LC 
3CingulataChlamyphoridaeLarge Hairy ArmadilloPeludoChaetophractus villosusNative
 LC 
4DasypodidaeSouthern Long-nosed ArmadilloMulita PampeanaTatu-mulitaDasypus hybridusNative
  
5PrimatesCebidaeBlack-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
6LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
7RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
8Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
9ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
10Common Plains ViscachaVizcachaViscachaLagostomus maximusNative
 LC 
11EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
12ChiropteraPhyllostomidaeCommon Vampire BatVampiro de AzaraDesmodus rotundusNative
 LC 
13MolossidaeCommon Dwarf Bonneted BatMoloso Orejas Anchas PardoEumops bonariensisNot listed
 LC 
14VespertilionidaeEastern Forest BatMurciélago Pardo ChicoVespadelus pumilusNative
 LC 
15CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative
 LC 
16MustelidaeLesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
17Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative
 NT 
18CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
19CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
20Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
21FelidaeGeoffroy´s CatGato MontésGato-do-matoLeopardus geoffroyiNative
 LC 
22PumaPumaPuma concolorNative
 LC 
23ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
24North Andean HuemulTarucaHippocamelus antisensisNative
 VU 
25South Andean HuemulHuemulHippocamelus bisulcusNative
 EN 
26Lesser BrocketCorzuela EnanaMazama nanusNative
 VU 
27Pampas DeerVenado de las PampasVeado-campeiroOzotoceros bezoarticusNative
 NT 
28Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
29ChitalAxisAxis axisExotic
 LC 
30SuidaeEurasian Wild PigJabalíJavaliSus scrofaExotic
 LC 
31TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNative
 LC 
32CamelidaeVicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
33DelphinidaeCommon DolphinDelfín ComúnGolfinho-comumDelphinus delphisNative
 LC 
34PontoporiidaeFranciscanaFranciscanaBoto-amareloPontoporia blainvilleiNative
 VU 
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