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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
  
3SquamataAmphisbaenidaeAmphisbaena bolivicaNative
  
4Víbora De Dos CabezasAmphisbaena heterozonataNative
  
5Viborita Ciega de Cabeza en CuñaAmphisbaena kingiiNative
  
6AnguidaeMiddle Worm SnakeViborita de BigotesOphiodes intermediusNative
  
7BoidaeBoa ConstrictoraBoa constrictorNative
  
8Yellow AnacondaAnaconda AmarillaAnaconda-amarelaEunectes notaeusNative
  
9ColubridaeÑanduriré ComúnDormideiraDipsas turgidaNative
  
10Chaco Mock ViperCulebra Ocrácea ChaqueñaJararaca CorredeiraDryophylax chaquensisNative
  
11American Mangrove SnakeCulebra YungueñaErythrolamprus ceiiNative
  
12Yellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative
  
13Spotted SnakeCulebra MoteadaErythrolamprus sagittiferNative
  
14Gunther´s Green LiophisCulebra Verde ChaqueñaErytrholamprus albertguentheriNative
  
15Ñacanina de BañadoHydrodynastes gigasNative
  
16Common Cat-eyed SnakeCulebra Ojo de Gato BandadaJararaca-de-PatiobaLeptodeira annulataNative
  
17Culebra Acuatica SerranaLygophis vanzoliniiNative
 VU 
18Amazon False Coral SnakeCoral FalsaItirapinaOxyrhopus rhombiferNative
  
19Brazilian Green Racer Culebra VerdePhilodryas aestivaNative
  
20Baron´s Green RacerCulebra Verde ÑataPhilodryas baroniNative
  
21Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
22Günther´s Green RacerCulebra AreneraPhilodryas psammophideaNative
  
23False Tomodon SnakeCulebra de Monte OceladaPseudotomodon trigonatusNative
  
24Culebra de VinchaTaeniophallus occipitalisNative
  
25Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
26Toad-Eating SnakeFalsa YararáXenodon merremiiNative
  
27Banded Hog-nosed SnakeFalsa Coral ÑataXenodon pulcherNative
  
28ElapidaeSerpiente De Coral ChaqueñaMicrurus pyrrhocryptusNative
  
29GymnophthalmidaeParker´s Many-fingered TeiidLagartija Negra YungueñaLagartinho Do Folhiço Do PantanalCercosaura parkeriNative
  
30Lagartija NegraCercosaura schreibersiiNative
  
31Lagartija Andina ListadaProctoporus xestusNative
  
32LeiosauridaeLagarto de CobrePristidactylus achalensisNative
  
33LeptotyphlopidaeTucuman ThreadsnakeCulebra CiegaEpictia albipunctaNative
  
34LiolaemidaeLagartija PatagónicaLiolaemus bibroniiNative
  
35Liolaemus buergeriNative
  
36Lagartija ChaqueñaLiolaemus chacoensisNative
  
37Light Blue LizardLagartija CelesteLiolaemus coeruleusNative
  
38Lagartija AustralLiolaemus darwiniiNative
  
39Liolaemus elongatusNative
  
40Lagartija De GoetschLiolaemus goetschiNative
  
41Slender LizardLagartija GracilLiolaemus gracilisNative
  
42Lagartija del CopahueLiolaemus neuquensisNative
  
43Liolaemus olongastaNative
  
44Stone Loving LizardLagartija RupestreLiolaemus petrophilusNative
 LC 
45Painted Tree IguanaLagartija de Vientre AnaranjadoLiolaemus pictusNative
  
46Liolaemus tregenzaiNative
  
47Liolaemus wiegmanniiNative
  
48Lagartija de RawsonLiolaemus xanthoviridisNative
  
49PhyllodactylidaeGekoHomonota horridaNative
  
50Homonota whitiiNative
  
51Przewalsky´s GeckoUtuto ChaqueñoPhyllopezus przewalskiiNative
  
52ScincidaeLagartija AmberéAspronema dorsivittatumNative
  
53Lagartija de CristalNotomabuya frenataNative
  
54TeiidaeAmazon RacerunnerLagarto VerdeAmeiva ameivaNative
  
55Lagartija Verde ListadaAmeivula abalosiNative
 LC 
56Red Long-tailed Ututu TeiidLagartija Patas RojasAurivela longicaudaNative
  
57Jujuy WhiptailLagartija Jujeña de los VallesContomastix leacheiNative
  
58Lagartija Serrana CordobesaContomastix serranaNative
  
59White-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative
  
60Red Tegu LizardLagarto ColoradoSalvator rufescensNative
  
61Lagarto VerdeTeius oculatusNative
  
62Lagartija del SuquíaTeius suquiensisNative
  
63TeyúTeius teyouNative
  
64TropiduridaeStenocercus caducusNative
  
65Lagartija de FreibergStenocercus doellojuradoiNative
  
66Lagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
67Lagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative
  
68Tropidurus melanopleurusNot listed
  
69Lagarto de los QuebrachalesTropidurus spinulosusNative
  
70ViperidaeYarará ÑataBothrops ammodytoidesNative
  
71Yarará ChicaBothrops diporusNative
  
72YararacaBothrops jararacaNot listed
 LC 
73TestudinesChelidaeArgentine Snake-necked TurtleTortuga Cuello de SerpienteHydromedusa tectiferaNative
  
74Tortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
75EmydidaeTortuga PintadaTrachemys dorbigniNative
  
76TestudinidaeTortuga Terrestre ArgentinaChelonoidis chilensisNative
  
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