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Arachnids 72 - Systematic Listing

(50 speciess + 22 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 89

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
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1IxodidaIxodidaeGarrapata Marrón del PerroRhipicephalus sanguineusNative
  
2MesostigmataPhytoseiidaePhytoseiulus sp.Native
  
3OpilionesGonyleptidaeGeraeocormobius sylvarumNative
  
4Opisthoplatus prospicuusNative
  
5AraneaeAnyphaenidaeAnyphaenidae sp.Native
  
6Arachosia sp.Native
  
7Aysha sp.Native
  
8Tasata sp.Native
  
9Xiruana sp.Native
  
10AraneidaeActinosoma pentacanthumNative
  
11Araña Tejedora RojaAlpaida gallardoiNative
  
12Alpaida sp.Native
  
13Araña Tejedora NaranjaAlpaida veniliaeNative
  
14Alpaida versicolorNative
  
15Araña del LimoneroAraneus lathyrinusNative
  
16Araneus uniformisNative
  
17Silver argiopeAraña Plateada De JardínArgiope argentataNative
  
18Mangora lacteaNative
  
19Metazygia gregalisNot listed
  
20Metepeira sp.Native
  
21Micrathena furcataNative
  
22Parawixia audaxNative
  
23ÑandutíAranha do CerradoParawixia bistriataNative
  
24Parawixia sp.Native
  
25Araña Tejedora DoradaAranha-de-fio-douradoTrichonephila clavipesNative
  
26CtenidaeCtenus ornatusNot listed
  
27Araña del BananeroArmadeiraPhoneutria nigriventerNative
  
28DesidaeMetaltella simoniNative
  
29Metaltella sp.Native
  
30DysderidaeWoodlouse SpiderDysdera crocataExotic
  
31FilistatidaeSouthern Crevice SpiderAraña de los TimbresAranha-das-fendasKukulcania hibernalisNative
  
32LycosidaeDiapontia uruguayensisNative
  
33Araña Lobo Vientre ClaroSchizocosa malitiosaNative
  
34Tropicosa moestaNative
  
35OecobiidaeOecobius navusNative
  
36OxyopidaeOxyopes salticusNative
  
37PisauridaeArchitis capricornaNative
  
38Thaumasia veloxNative
  
39PycnothelidaeStenoterommata platenseNot listed
  
40SalticidaeAsaphobelis physonychusNative
  
41Breda sp.Native
  
42Chira gounelleiNative
  
43Colonus sp.Native
  
44Cotinusa vittataNative
  
45Dendryphantes mordaxNative
  
46Dendryphantes sp.Native
  
47Frigga sp.Native
  
48Lyssomanes pauperNative
  
49Megafreya sutrixNative
  
50Menemerus semilimbatusNative
  
51Phiale roburifoliataNative
  
52Phiale sp.Native
  
53Salticus mutabilisNative
  
54Sarinda sp.Native
  
55ScytodidaeAraña EscupidoraScytodes globulaNative
  
56SelenopidaeSelenops sp.Native
  
57SparassidaePolybetes punctulatusNative
  
58Arañon del MontePolybetes pythagoricusNative
  
59TetragnathidaeLeucauge sp.Native
  
60Stretch SpidersTetragnatha sp.Native
  
61TheraphosidaeGrammostola sp.Native
  
62Pterinopelma roseumNative
  
63TheridiidaeEmertonella taczanowskiiNative
  
64Parasteatoda tepidariorumNative
  
65Steatoda triangulosaNative
  
66ThomisidaeAraña CangrejoMisumenops sp.Native
  
67TrachelidaeMeriola sp.Native
  
68Trachelopachys cingulipesNative
  
69UloboridaeUloborus plumipesNative
  
70ScorpionesBothriuridaeEscorpión BonaerenseBothriurus bonariensisNative
  
71Bothriurus cordubensisNative
  
72ButhidaeTityus argentinusNative
  
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