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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
1SquamataAmphisbaenidaeVíbora CiegaAmphisbaena plumbeaNative
  
2ColubridaeSpotted SnakeCulebra MoteadaErythrolamprus sagittiferNative
  
3Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
4Mousehole SnakeCulebra RatoneraPhilodryas trilineataNative
  
5False Tomodon SnakeCulebra de Monte OceladaPseudotomodon trigonatusNative
  
6Falsa Coral SemianilladaXenodon semicinctusNative
  
7ElapidaeSerpiente De Coral ChaqueñaMicrurus pyrrhocryptusNative
  
8LeiosauridaeGreat LizardMatuasto LeopardoDiplolaemus leopardinusNative
 VU 
9MatuastoLeiosaurus belliiNative
  
10Pristidactylus nigroiugulusNative
  
11LeptotyphlopidaeViborita de Dos CabezasEpictia australisNative
  
12Víborita CiegaSiagonodon borrichianusNative
  
13LiolaemidaeAraucania LizardLagartija de La AraucaniaLiolaemus araucaniensisNative
  
14Lagartija PatagónicaLiolaemus bibroniiNative
  
15Liolaemus buergeriNative
  
16Lagarto LlorónLiolaemus chiliensisNative
  
17Light Blue LizardLagartija CelesteLiolaemus coeruleusNative
  
18Liolaemus cuyanusNative
  
19Liolaemus cuyumhueNot listed
  
20Lagartija AustralLiolaemus darwiniiNative
  
21Lagartija De GoetschLiolaemus goetschiNative
  
22Slender LizardLagartija GracilLiolaemus gracilisNative
  
23Lagartija VerdeLiolaemus gununakunaNative
  
24Liolaemus hugoiNot listed
  
25Liolaemus inacayaliNative
  
26Liolaemus kriegiNative
  
27Liolaemus kulinkoNative
  
28Liolaemus loboiNative
  
29Mapuche´s LizardLagartija de los MapuchesLiolaemus mapucheNot listed
  
30Martori"s LizardLagartija De MartoriLiolaemus martoriiNot listed
  
31Liolaemus melanopsNative
  
32Lagartija de los MédanosLiolaemus multimaculatusNative
  
33Lagartija del CopahueLiolaemus neuquensisNative
  
34Painted Tree IguanaLagartija de Vientre AnaranjadoLiolaemus pictusNative
  
35Lagartija de QuinterosLiolaemus quinterosiNative
  
36Liolaemus rothiNative
  
37Liolaemus shitanNot listed
  
38Slender Jeweled LizardLagartija EsbeltaLiolaemus tenuisNative
  
39Liolaemus tirantiiNot listed
  
40Liolaemus wiegmanniiNative
  
41Lagartija de RawsonLiolaemus xanthoviridisNative
  
42Lagarto de las Rocas de ZapalaPhymaturus zapalensisNot listed
  
43PhyllodactylidaeDarwin´s GeckoGecko de DarwinHomonota darwiniNative
  
44GekoHomonota horridaNative
  
45Geko del MonteHomonota underwoodiNative
  
46Wall GeckoSalamanquesa ComúnTarentola mauritanicaExotic
  
47TeiidaeRed Long-tailed Ututu TeiidLagartija Patas RojasAurivela longicaudaNative
  
48Lagarto VerdeTeius oculatusNative
  
49ViperidaeYarará ÑataBothrops ammodytoidesNative
  
50TestudinesTestudinidaeTortuga Terrestre ArgentinaChelonoidis chilensisNative
  
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