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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
  
4AnguidaeMiddle Worm SnakeViborita de BigotesOphiodes intermediusNative
  
5Serpiente de CristalOphiodes vertebralisNative
  
6BoidaeYellow AnacondaAnaconda AmarillaAnaconda-amarelaEunectes notaeusNative
  
7ColubridaeKeeled Sepia SnakeCulebra Ojo de GatoCorredeira CarenadaDryophylax hypoconiaNative
  
8South American False CoralsnakeFalsa Coral MisioneraCobra-Coral-FalsaErythrolamprus aesculapiiNative
  
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
  
13Gunther´s Ground SnakeCulebra ListadaCorredeira-listradaLygophis anomalusNative
  
14Broad-striped Ground SnakeCulebra de Tres BandasJararaca Listada SureñaLygophis meridionalisNot listed
  
15Two-colored MussuranaMusurana BicolorMussurana bicolorNative
  
16Brown CulebraCulebra MarrónMucurana MarromParaphimophis rusticaNative
  
17Brazilian Green Racer Culebra VerdePhilodryas aestivaNative
  
18Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
19Ocellated Pampas SnakeFalsa Yarará OceladaCobra-espada-pampeanaTachymenis ocellataNative
  
20Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
21ElapidaeSouther Coral SnakeSerpiente De CoralMicrurus altirostrisNative
  
22PhyllodactylidaeWall GeckoSalamanquesa ComúnTarentola mauritanicaExotic
  
23TeiidaeAmazon RacerunnerLagarto VerdeAmeiva ameivaNative
  
24White-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative
  
25Red Tegu LizardLagarto ColoradoSalvator rufescensNative
  
26Lagarto VerdeTeius oculatusNative
  
27TropiduridaeLagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
28Lagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative
  
29Lagarto de los QuebrachalesTropidurus spinulosusNative
  
30ViperidaeYarará GrandeUrutúBothrops alternatusNative
  
31TestudinesChelidaeArgentine Snake-necked TurtleTortuga Cuello de SerpienteHydromedusa tectiferaNative
  
32Tortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
33Tortuga de ArroyoPhrynops williamsiNative
  
34DermochelyidaeTortuga LaúdDermochelys coriaceaNative
  
35EmydidaeTortuga PintadaTrachemys dorbigniNative
  
36TestudinidaeTortuga Terrestre ArgentinaChelonoidis chilensisNative
  
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