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Reptiles 68 - Systematic Listing

(66 speciess + 2 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 414

Last update: 04/10/2026 11:40:27

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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
1CrocodiliaAlligatoridaeBroad-snouted CaimanYacaré OveroJacaré-do-papo-amareloCaiman latirostrisNative
  
2Yacare CaimanYacaré NegroJacaré-do-pantanalCaiman yacareNative
  
3SquamataAmphisbaenidaeVibora CiegaAmphisbaena darwiniiNative
  
4AnguidaeSerpiente de CristalOphiodes vertebralisNative
  
5BoidaeYellow AnacondaAnaconda AmarillaAnaconda-amarelaEunectes notaeusNative
  
6ColubridaeKeeled Sepia SnakeCulebra Ojo de GatoCorredeira CarenadaDryophylax hypoconiaNative
  
7South American False CoralsnakeFalsa Coral MisioneraCobra-Coral-FalsaErythrolamprus aesculapiiNative
  
8Jaeger´s Ground SnakeCulebra Verde Panza RosadaCobra-d´água-verdeErythrolamprus jaegeriNative
  
9Yellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative
  
10Golden LiophisCulebra AcuáticaCobra Preta de BanhadoErythrolamprus semiaureusNative
  
11Culebra de los EsterosHelicops infrataeniatusNative
  
12Culebra de Vientre RojoHelicops leopardinusNative
  
13Parrot SnakeCulebra Verde ÁsperaLeptophis ahaetullaNative
  
14Gunther´s Ground SnakeCulebra ListadaCorredeira-listradaLygophis anomalusNative
  
15Coastal House SnakeCulebra ManchadaCobra-espadaMesotes strigatusNative
  
16Brown CulebraCulebra MarrónMucurana MarromParaphimophis rusticaNative
  
17Brazilian Green Racer Culebra VerdePhilodryas aestivaNative
  
18Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
19Jan´s Green RacerCulebra Manchada de Las YungasPhilodryas variaNative
  
20False Tomodon SnakeCulebra de Monte OceladaPseudotomodon trigonatusNative
  
21Tiger Rat SnakeÑacaniná NegraSpilotes pullatusNative
  
22Chilean Slender SnakeCulebra de Cola CortaTachymenis chilensisNative
  
23Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
24DipsadidaeGuibe´s Flame SnakeFalsa Coral OscuraFalsa-coralOxyrhopus guibeiNative
  
25ElapidaeBrazilian Coral SnakeSerpiente de Coral Roja Y NegraCoral-verdadeiraMicrurus corallinusNative
  
26Serpiente De Coral ChaqueñaMicrurus pyrrhocryptusNative
  
27LeiosauridaeMatuastoDiplolaemus bibroniiNative
  
28LiolaemidaeLagartija PatagónicaLiolaemus bibroniiNative
  
29Lagartija ChaqueñaLiolaemus chacoensisNative
  
30Lagarto LlorónLiolaemus chiliensisNative
  
31Lagartija AustralLiolaemus darwiniiNative
  
32Liolaemus elongatusNative
  
33Fitzinger´s Tree IguanaLagartija De Cabeza VerdeLiolaemus fitzingeriiNative
  
34Slender LizardLagartija GracilLiolaemus gracilisNative
  
35Liolaemus inacayaliNative
  
36Lagartija LemniscataLiolaemus lemniscatusNative
  
37Lagartija de DeseadoLiolaemus lineomaculatusNative
  
38Liolaemus melanopsNative
  
39Liolaemus multicolorNot listed
  
40Ornate Tree IguanaLagartija OrnamentadaLiolaemus ornatusNot listed
  
41Stone Loving LizardLagartija RupestreLiolaemus petrophilusNative
 LC 
42Painted Tree IguanaLagartija de Vientre AnaranjadoLiolaemus pictusNative
  
43Lagartija VallistaLiolaemus quilmesNative
 NT 
44Liolaemus sp.Native
  
45Liolaemus wiegmanniiNative
  
46PhyllodactylidaeAmerafrican House GeckoGeko Centro-AfricanoHemidactylus mabouiaExotic
  
47GekoHomonota horridaNative
  
48Wall GeckoSalamanquesa ComúnTarentola mauritanicaExotic
  
49ScincidaeLagartija AmberéAspronema dorsivittatumNative
  
50Lagartija de CristalNotomabuya frenataNative
  
51TeiidaeWhite-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative
  
52Red Tegu LizardLagarto ColoradoSalvator rufescensNative
  
53Lagarto VerdeTeius oculatusNative
  
54TeiúTeius sp.Native
  
55TeyúTeius teyouNative
  
56TropiduridaeStenocercus caducusNative
  
57Lagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
58Lagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative
  
59ViperidaeYarará GrandeUrutúBothrops alternatusNative
  
60Yarará ÑataBothrops ammodytoidesNative
  
61Yarará ChicaBothrops diporusNative
  
62TestudinesChelidaeArgentine Snake-necked TurtleTortuga Cuello de SerpienteHydromedusa tectiferaNative
  
63Tortuga de GeoffroyPhrynops geoffroanusNative
  
64Tortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
65Tortuga de ArroyoPhrynops williamsiNative
  
66EmydidaeFlorida Redbelly TurtleTortuga de Vientre Rojo de FloridaTartaruga-de-barriga-vermelha-da-floridaPseudemys nelsoniExotic
  
67Tortuga PintadaTrachemys dorbigniNative
  
68Red-eared SliderTortuga De Orejas RojasTartaruga-de-orelha-vermelhaTrachemys scriptaExotic
  
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