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Arachnids 67 - Systematic Listing

(50 speciess + 17 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 180

Last update: 04/10/2026 23:40:29

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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
  
2OpilionesGonyleptidaeAcanthopachylus robustusNative
  
3AraneaeAgelenidaeTegenaria pagana
  
4AnyphaenidaeArachosia praesignisNative
  
5Arachosia sp.Native
  
6Xiruana sp.Native
  
7AraneidaeAraña Tejedora RojaAlpaida gallardoiNative
  
8Araña Tejedora del Falso CaraguatáAlpaida quadrilorataNative
  
9Araña Tejedora NaranjaAlpaida veniliaeNative
  
10Alpaida versicolorNative
  
11Araña del LimoneroAraneus lathyrinusNative
  
12Silver argiopeAraña Plateada De JardínArgiope argentataNative
  
13Spiny-backed OrbweaverGasteracantha cancriformisNot listed
  
14Larinia tucumanNot listed
  
15Metazygia gregalisNot listed
  
16Metepeira sp.Native
  
17Micrathena furvaNative
  
18Parawixia audaxNative
  
19ÑandutíAranha do CerradoParawixia bistriataNative
  
20Araña Tejedora DoradaAranha-de-fio-douradoTrichonephila clavipesNative
  
21CheiracanthiidaeCheiracanthium sp.Native
  
22DesidaeMetaltella simoniNative
  
23DysderidaeWoodlouse SpiderDysdera crocataExotic
  
24FilistatidaeSouthern Crevice SpiderAraña de los TimbresAranha-das-fendasKukulcania hibernalisNative
  
25GnaphosidaeLatonigena auricomisNative
  
26LinyphiidaeLinyphiidae sp.Native
  
27LycosidaeAgalenocosa sp.Native
  
28Aglaoctenus lagotisNative
  
29Allocosa paraguayensisNative
  
30Diapontia uruguayensisNative
  
31Hogna bivittataNative
  
32Araña Lobo De Quelíceros RojosLycosa erythrognathaNative
  
33Araña Lobo de PastizalLycosa pampeanaNative
  
34Lycosidae sp.Native
  
35Araña Lobo Vientre ClaroSchizocosa malitiosaNative
  
36Tropicosa moestaNative
  
37OecobiidaeOecobius navusNative
  
38OxyopidaeOxyopes salticusNative
  
39PhilodromidaePetrichus sp.Native
  
40PholcidaeAraña De Patas LargasPholcus phalangioidesNative
  
41SalticidaeAphirape sp.Native
  
42Colonus melanogasterNot listed
  
43Colonus sp.Native
  
44Dendryphantes mordaxNative
  
45Megafreya sutrixNative
  
46Menemerus semilimbatusNative
  
47Salticidae sp.Native
  
48ScytodidaeAraña EscupidoraScytodes globulaNative
  
49SegestriidaeAriadna sp.Native
  
50SelenopidaeSelenops sp.Native
  
51SicariidaeAraña de RincónLoxosceles laetaExotic
  
52SparassidaePolybetes pallidusNative
  
53Arañon del MontePolybetes pythagoricusNative
  
54Polybetes rapidusNative
  
55TetragnathidaeLeucauge sp.Native
  
56TheraphosidaePterinopelma sp.Native
  
57TheridiidaeViuda Negra RupícolaLatrodectus mirabilisNative
  
58Parasteatoda tepidariorumNative
  
59Steatoda grossaNative
  
60Steatoda triangulosaNative
  
61ThomisidaeAraña CangrejoMisumenops sp.Native
  
62TrachelidaeMeriola cetiformisNative
  
63Meriola sp.Native
  
64Trachelopachys cingulipesNative
  
65UloboridaeUloborus plumipesNative
  
66ScorpionesBothriuridaeBurmeister´s ScorpionEscorpión de BurmeisterBothriurus burmeisteriNot listed
  
67ButhidaeEscorpión TityusTityus carrilloiNative
  
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