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Mammals 71 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 1.099

Last update: 03/10/2026 15:40:27

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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
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeDidelphis sp.Native
  
2Brazilian White-eared OpossumComadreja OveraGambá-de-orelha-brancaDidelphis albiventrisNative
 LC 
3Southern Black-eared OpossumComadreja GrandeSaruêDidelphis auritaNative
 LC 
4Big Lutrine OpossumComadreja ColoradaLutreolina crassicaudataNative
 LC 
5White-bellied Woolly Mouse OpossumComadrejita Grande BayaMarmosa constantiaeNot listed
 LC 
6CingulataChlamyphoridaeLarge Hairy ArmadilloPeludoChaetophractus villosusNative
 LC 
7PichiPiche PatagónicoZaedyus pichiyNative
 NT 
8DasypodidaeSouthern Long-nosed ArmadilloMulita PampeanaTatu-mulitaDasypus hybridusNative
  
9Nine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNative
 LC 
10PilosaMyrmecophagidaeSouthern TamanduaOso MieleroTamandua tetradactylaNative
 LC 
11PrimatesAtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative
 NT 
12CebidaeBlack-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
13LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
14European RabbitConejo EuropeoOryctolagus cuniculusExotic
 EN 
15Common TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative
 EN 
16RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
17Montane Guinea PigCuis SerranoCavia tschudiiNative
 LC 
18Southern Highland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis Común AndinoGalea comesNative
 DD 
19Lowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNative
 LC 
20Southern Mountain CavyCuis Chico MenorMicrocavia australisNative
 LC 
21Thomas´s Mountain CavyCuis Chico MayorMicrocavia maenasNative
  
22Patagonian MaraMaraDolichotis patagonumNative
 NT 
23Chacoan MaraConejo de los PalosDolichotis salinicolaNative
 LC 
24Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
25DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
26Brown AgoutiAgutí RojizoDasyprocta variegataNative
 DD 
27ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
28Common Plains ViscachaVizcachaViscachaLagostomus maximusNative
 LC 
29CtenomyidaeDune Tuco-tucoTucu Tucu del SurCtenomys australisNative
 EN 
30Andean Tuco-tucoTuco Tuco De La PunaCtenomys opimusNative
 LC 
31EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
32SciuridaeGuianan SquirrelArdilla GrisCaxinguelêSciurus aestuansNative
 LC 
33Bolivian SquirrelArdilla RojaSciurus ignitusNative
 LC 
34CricetidaeRed HocicudoHocicudo RojizoOxymycterus rufusNative
  
35Azara´s Grass MouseRatón de Pastizal PampeanoRato-do-chãoAkodon azaraeNative
 LC 
36Brazilian Marsh RatRata Nutria ColoradaHolochilus brasiliensisNative
 LC 
37Long-tailed Pygmy Rice RatRatón ColilargoOligoryzomys longicaudatusNative
 LC 
38Bonarian Leaf-eared MousePericote BonaerensePhyllotis bonariensisNative
 NT 
39MuridaeRoof RatRata NegraRattus rattusExotic
 LC 
40CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative
 LC 
41MustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative
 LC 
42Lesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
43Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative
 NT 
44OtariidaeSouth American Fur SealLobo Marino de Dos PelosArctocephalus australisNative
 LC 
45South American Sea LionLobo Marino de Un PeloLeão-marinho-da-patagôniaOtaria flavescensNative
 LC 
46PhocidaeSouthern Elephant SealElefante Marino del SurMirounga leoninaNative
 LC 
47CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
48Maned WolfAguará GuazúLobo-guaráChrysocyon brachyurusNative
 NT 
49CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
50South American Gray FoxZorro Gris ChicoLycalopex griseaNative
 LC 
51Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
52FelidaeJaguarundiJaguarundíHerpailurus yagouaroundiNative
 LC 
53Geoffroy´s CatGato MontésGato-do-matoLeopardus geoffroyiNative
 LC 
54PumaPumaPuma concolorNative
 LC 
55JaguarYaguaretéPanthera oncaNative
 NT 
56ArtiodactylaBovidaeBlackbuckAntílope NegroAntilope cervicapraExotic
 LC 
57CervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
58Common Red BrocketCorzuela ColoradaMazama americanaNative
 DD 
59Pampas DeerVenado de las PampasVeado-campeiroOzotoceros bezoarticusNative
 NT 
60Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
61ChitalAxisAxis axisExotic
 LC 
62Western Red DeerCiervo ColoradoCervo-vermelhoCervus elaphusExotic
 LC 
63Common Fallow DeerCiervo DamaDama damaExotic
 LC 
64SuidaeEurasian Wild PigJabalíJavaliSus scrofaExotic
 LC 
65CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
66VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
67BalaenidaeSouthern Right WhaleBallena Franca AustralEubalaena australisNative
 LC 
68DelphinidaeCommon DolphinDelfín ComúnGolfinho-comumDelphinus delphisNative
 LC 
69Killer WhaleOrcaOrcinus orcaNative
 DD 
70Commerson´s DolphinTonina OveraCephalorhynchus commersoniiNative
 LC 
71PontoporiidaeFranciscanaFranciscanaBoto-amareloPontoporia blainvilleiNative
 VU 
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