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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
  
5AnomalepididaeVíbora CiegaLiotyphlops beuiNative
  
6Ternetz´s Blind SnakeSerpiente Ciega De TernetzLiotyphlops ternetziiNative
  
7BoidaeYellow AnacondaAnaconda AmarillaAnaconda-amarelaEunectes notaeusNative
  
8ColubridaeYellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative
  
9Golden LiophisCulebra AcuáticaCobra Preta de BanhadoErythrolamprus semiaureusNative
  
10Culebra de Vientre RojoHelicops leopardinusNative
  
11Parrot SnakeCulebra Verde ÁsperaLeptophis ahaetullaNative
  
12Gunther´s Ground SnakeCulebra ListadaCorredeira-listradaLygophis anomalusNative
  
13Rio Tropical RacerÑacaniñá de MonteJararacuçú do BrejoPalusophis bifossatusNative
  
14Brown CulebraCulebra MarrónMucurana MarromParaphimophis rusticaNative
  
15Culebra de OlfersPhilodryas olfersiiNative
  
16Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
17Günther´s Green RacerCulebra AreneraPhilodryas psammophideaNative
  
18Peru Slender SnakeCulebra AndinaTachymenis peruvianaNative
  
19Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
20Toad-Eating SnakeFalsa YararáXenodon merremiiNative
  
21Banded Hog-nosed SnakeFalsa Coral ÑataXenodon pulcherNative
  
22Falsa Coral SemianilladaXenodon semicinctusNative
  
23ElapidaeBrazilian Coral SnakeSerpiente de Coral Roja Y NegraCoral-verdadeiraMicrurus corallinusNative
  
24Serpiente De Coral ChaqueñaMicrurus pyrrhocryptusNative
  
25GymnophthalmidaeLagartija Cola RojaVanzosaura rubricaudaNative
  
26LeiosauridaeMatuastoLeiosaurus belliiNative
  
27Lagarto de CobrePristidactylus achalensisNative
  
28LiolaemidaeEl Bagual´s LizardLagartija de El BagualLiolaemus bagualiNative
  
29Liolaemus calchaquiNative
  
30Lagartija ChaqueñaLiolaemus chacoensisNative
  
31Lagartija AustralLiolaemus darwiniiNative
  
32Periglacial LizzardLagartija PeriglacialLiolaemus hatcheriiNative
  
33Liolaemus huacahuasicusNot listed
  
34Lagartija de KingLiolaemus kingiiNative
  
35Liolaemus pachaNative
  
36Liolaemus pagaburoiNative
  
37Painted Tree IguanaLagartija de Vientre AnaranjadoLiolaemus pictusNative
  
38Lagartija VallistaLiolaemus quilmesNative
 NT 
39Lagartija AymaráLiolaemus ramirezaeNative
  
40Lagartija Arco IrisLiolaemus silvanaeNative
  
41Liolaemus wiegmanniiNative
  
42PhyllodactylidaeWall GeckoSalamanquesa ComúnTarentola mauritanicaExotic
  
43ScincidaeLagartija AmberéAspronema dorsivittatumNative
  
44Lagartija de CristalNotomabuya frenataNative
  
45TeiidaeAmazon RacerunnerLagarto VerdeAmeiva ameivaNative
  
46White-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative
  
47Lagartija del SuquíaTeius suquiensisNative
  
48TeyúTeius teyouNative
  
49TropiduridaeStenocercus caducusNative
  
50Lagartija de FreibergStenocercus doellojuradoiNative
  
51Lagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
52Lagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative
  
53Lagarto de los QuebrachalesTropidurus spinulosusNative
  
54ViperidaeYarará GrandeUrutúBothrops alternatusNative
  
55JararacussuYararacusúJararacuçuBothrops jararacussuNative
  
56TestudinesChelidaeArgentine Snake-necked TurtleTortuga Cuello de SerpienteHydromedusa tectiferaNative
  
57Tortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
58Tortuga de ArroyoPhrynops williamsiNative
  
59EmydidaeTortuga PintadaTrachemys dorbigniNative
  
60Red-eared SliderTortuga De Orejas RojasTartaruga-de-orelha-vermelhaTrachemys scriptaExotic
  
61TestudinidaeTortuga Terrestre ArgentinaChelonoidis chilensisNative
  
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