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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
  
3SquamataAmphisbaenidaeVibora CiegaAmphisbaena darwiniiNative
  
4AnguidaeCobra de VidrioOphiodes striatusNative
  
5BoidaeBoa ConstrictoraBoa constrictorNative
  
6Yellow AnacondaAnaconda AmarillaAnaconda-amarelaEunectes notaeusNative
  
7ColubridaeYellow Head MussuranaMusuranaMuçurana De Faixa VermelhaBoiruna maculataNative
  
8Ñanduriré ComúnDormideiraDipsas turgidaNative
  
9Chaco Mock ViperCulebra Ocrácea ChaqueñaJararaca CorredeiraDryophylax chaquensisNative
  
10Keeled Sepia SnakeCulebra Ojo de GatoCorredeira CarenadaDryophylax hypoconiaNative
  
11South American False CoralsnakeFalsa Coral MisioneraCobra-Coral-FalsaErythrolamprus aesculapiiNative
  
12Yellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative
  
13Golden LiophisCulebra AcuáticaCobra Preta de BanhadoErythrolamprus semiaureusNative
  
14Culebra de los EsterosHelicops infrataeniatusNative
  
15Ñacanina de BañadoHydrodynastes gigasNative
  
16Parrot SnakeCulebra Verde ÁsperaLeptophis ahaetullaNative
  
17Gunther´s Ground SnakeCulebra ListadaCorredeira-listradaLygophis anomalusNative
  
18Culebra de Sierra de la VentanaLygophis elegantissimusNative
  
19Coastal House SnakeCulebra ManchadaCobra-espadaMesotes strigatusNative
  
20Rio Tropical RacerÑacaniñá de MonteJararacuçú do BrejoPalusophis bifossatusNative
  
21Brown CulebraCulebra MarrónMucurana MarromParaphimophis rusticaNative
  
22Brazilian Green Racer Culebra VerdePhilodryas aestivaNative
  
23Culebra de OlfersPhilodryas olfersiiNative
  
24Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
25Mousehole SnakeCulebra RatoneraPhilodryas trilineataNative
  
26False Tomodon SnakeCulebra de Monte OceladaPseudotomodon trigonatusNative
  
27Tiger Rat SnakeÑacaniná NegraSpilotes pullatusNative
  
28Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
29Toad-Eating SnakeFalsa YararáXenodon merremiiNative
  
30ElapidaeSouther Coral SnakeSerpiente De CoralMicrurus altirostrisNative
  
31GymnophthalmidaeParker´s Many-fingered TeiidLagartija Negra YungueñaLagartinho Do Folhiço Do PantanalCercosaura parkeriNative
  
32LeiosauridaeMatuastoDiplolaemus bibroniiNative
  
33Lagarto Arborícola ChaqueñoUrostrophus gallardoiNot listed
  
34LiolaemidaeLagartija de la PayuniaLiolaemus austromendocinusNative
  
35Lagartija AustralLiolaemus darwiniiNative
  
36Fitzinger´s Tree IguanaLagartija De Cabeza VerdeLiolaemus fitzingeriiNative
  
37Liolaemus melanopsNative
  
38Painted Tree IguanaLagartija de Vientre AnaranjadoLiolaemus pictusNative
  
39Lagartija VallistaLiolaemus quilmesNative
 NT 
40Slender Jeweled LizardLagartija EsbeltaLiolaemus tenuisNative
  
41Liolaemus wiegmanniiNative
  
42PhyllodactylidaeAmerafrican House GeckoGeko Centro-AfricanoHemidactylus mabouiaExotic
  
43GekoHomonota horridaNative
  
44Wall GeckoSalamanquesa ComúnTarentola mauritanicaExotic
  
45ScincidaeLagartija AmberéAspronema dorsivittatumNative
  
46Lagartija de CristalNotomabuya frenataNative
  
47TeiidaeWhite-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative
  
48Red Tegu LizardLagarto ColoradoSalvator rufescensNative
  
49TeyúTeius teyouNative
  
50TropiduridaeLagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
51Lagarto de los QuebrachalesTropidurus spinulosusNative
  
52ViperidaeYarará GrandeUrutúBothrops alternatusNative
  
53Yarará ChicaBothrops diporusNative
  
54JararacussuYararacusúJararacuçuBothrops jararacussuNative
  
55CaizacaBothrops moojeniNative
  
56South American RattlesnakeVíbora CascabelCrotalus durissusNative
  
57TestudinesChelidaeArgentine Snake-necked TurtleTortuga Cuello de SerpienteHydromedusa tectiferaNative
  
58Tortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
59Tortuga de ArroyoPhrynops williamsiNative
  
60DermochelyidaeTortuga LaúdDermochelys coriaceaNative
  
61EmydidaeTortuga PintadaTrachemys dorbigniNative
  
62Red-eared SliderTortuga De Orejas RojasTartaruga-de-orelha-vermelhaTrachemys scriptaExotic
  
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