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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
1CrocodiliaAlligatoridaeBroad-snouted CaimanYacaré OveroJacaré-do-papo-amareloCaiman latirostrisNative
  
2Yacare CaimanYacaré NegroJacaré-do-pantanalCaiman yacareNative
  
3SquamataAnguidaeMiddle Worm SnakeViborita de BigotesOphiodes intermediusNative
  
4Serpiente de CristalOphiodes vertebralisNative
  
5ColubridaeKeeled Sepia SnakeCulebra Ojo de GatoCorredeira CarenadaDryophylax hypoconiaNative
  
6Yellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative
  
7Golden LiophisCulebra AcuáticaCobra Preta de BanhadoErythrolamprus semiaureusNative
  
8Culebra de los EsterosHelicops infrataeniatusNative
  
9Gunther´s Ground SnakeCulebra ListadaCorredeira-listradaLygophis anomalusNative
  
10Culebra de LemaLygophis dilepisNative
  
11Coastal House SnakeCulebra ManchadaCobra-espadaMesotes strigatusNative
  
12Amazon False Coral SnakeCoral FalsaItirapinaOxyrhopus rhombiferNative
  
13Brazilian Green Racer Culebra VerdePhilodryas aestivaNative
  
14Culebra de OlfersPhilodryas olfersiiNative
  
15Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
16Mousehole SnakeCulebra RatoneraPhilodryas trilineataNative
  
17False Tomodon SnakeCulebra de Monte OceladaPseudotomodon trigonatusNative
  
18Ocellated Pampas SnakeFalsa Yarará OceladaCobra-espada-pampeanaTachymenis ocellataNative
  
19Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
20ElapidaeBrazilian Coral SnakeSerpiente de Coral Roja Y NegraCoral-verdadeiraMicrurus corallinusNative
  
21LeiosauridaeMatuastoLeiosaurus belliiNative
  
22LiolaemidaeLagartija PatagónicaLiolaemus bibroniiNative
  
23Lagartija de BoulengerLiolaemus boulengeriNative
  
24Lagartija ChaqueñaLiolaemus chacoensisNative
  
25Lagartija AustralLiolaemus darwiniiNative
  
26Fitzinger´s Tree IguanaLagartija De Cabeza VerdeLiolaemus fitzingeriiNative
  
27Liolaemus gracielaeNative
  
28Lagartija De FiambalaLiolaemus poecilochromusNative
  
29PhyllodactylidaeDarwin´s GeckoGecko de DarwinHomonota darwiniNative
  
30Wall GeckoSalamanquesa ComúnTarentola mauritanicaExotic
  
31TeiidaeAmazon RacerunnerLagarto VerdeAmeiva ameivaNative
  
32Jujuy WhiptailLagartija Jujeña de los VallesContomastix leacheiNative
  
33White-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative
  
34Red Tegu LizardLagarto ColoradoSalvator rufescensNative
  
35Lagartija del SuquíaTeius suquiensisNative
  
36TeyúTeius teyouNative
  
37TropiduridaeLagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
38Lagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative
  
39Lagarto de los QuebrachalesTropidurus spinulosusNative
  
40ViperidaeYarará GrandeUrutúBothrops alternatusNative
  
41TestudinesChelidaeTortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
42EmydidaeTortuga PintadaTrachemys dorbigniNative
  
43TestudinidaeTortuga Terrestre ArgentinaChelonoidis chilensisNative
  
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