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Arachnids 121 - Systematic Listing

(68 speciess + 53 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 497

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
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1IxodidaIxodidaeIxodidae sp.Not listed
  
2Garrapata Marrón del PerroRhipicephalus sanguineusNative
  
3OpilionesCosmetidaeCosmetidae sp.Native
  
4GonyleptidaeDiscocyrtus testudineusNative
  
5PseudoscorpionidaChernetidaeParachernes sp.Native
  
6TrombidiformesErythraeidaeBalaustium sp.Native
  
7AraneaeActinopodidaeSouth American Trapdoor SpiderAraña TramperaCaranguejeira De AlçapãoActinopus sp.Native
  
8AnyphaenidaeAnyphaenidae sp.Native
  
9Arachosia praesignisNative
  
10Arachosia sp.Native
  
11AraneidaeActinosoma pentacanthumNative
  
12Araña Tejedora RojaAlpaida gallardoiNative
  
13Alpaida leucogrammaNative
  
14Alpaida sp.Native
  
15Araña Tejedora NaranjaAlpaida veniliaeNative
  
16Alpaida versicolorNative
  
17Araña del LimoneroAraneus lathyrinusNative
  
18Araneus sp.Native
  
19Silver argiopeAraña Plateada De JardínArgiope argentataNative
  
20Argiope sp.Native
  
21Argiope trifasciataNative
  
22Eustala sp.Native
  
23Eustala tribrachiataNot listed
  
24Spiny-backed OrbweaverGasteracantha cancriformisNot listed
  
25Larinia sp.Native
  
26Mecynogea sp.Native
  
27Metazygia sp.Native
  
28Metepeira sp.Native
  
29Micrathena furcataNative
  
30Micrathena sp.Native
  
31Araña de Ocho EspinasMicrathena swainsoniNative
  
32Ocrepeira sp.Native
  
33Parawixia audaxNative
  
34ÑandutíAranha do CerradoParawixia bistriataNative
  
35Parawixia sp.Native
  
36Parawixia velutinaNative
  
37Araña Tejedora DoradaAranha-de-fio-douradoTrichonephila clavipesNative
  
38Trichonephila sexpunctataNative
  
39CheiracanthiidaeCheiracanthium sp.Native
  
40CorinnidaeFalconina gracilisNative
  
41CtenidaeAncylometes concolorNative
  
42Asthenoctenus borelliiNative
  
43Ctenidae sp.Native
  
44DesidaeMetaltella sp.Native
  
45DysderidaeWoodlouse SpiderDysdera crocataExotic
  
46FilistatidaeSouthern Crevice SpiderAraña de los TimbresAranha-das-fendasKukulcania hibernalisNative
  
47GnaphosidaeGnaphosidae sp.Native
  
48Latonigena auricomisNative
  
49HersiliidaeIviraiva sp.Native
  
50LinyphiidaeLinyphiidae sp.Native
  
51Tutaibo veloxNative
  
52LycosidaeAglaoctenus lagotisNative
  
53Diapontia niveovittataNative
  
54Diapontia sp.Native
  
55Araña Lobo De Quelíceros RojosLycosa erythrognathaNative
  
56Araña Lobo de PastizalLycosa pampeanaNative
  
57Lycosidae sp.Native
  
58Paratrochosina amicaNative
  
59Pavocosa sp.Native
  
60Tropicosa moestaNative
  
61OecobiidaeOecobius navusNative
  
62OxyopidaeHamataliwa sp.Native
  
63Oxyopes niveosigillatusNative
  
64Oxyopes salticusNative
  
65PhilodromidaeFageia moschataNative
  
66Running Crab SpidersAraña Cangrejo CorredoraPhilodromidae sp.Native
  
67Tibelloides sp.Native
  
68PholcidaeMarbled Cellar SpiderAraña De Bodega JaspeadaHolocnemus plucheiNative
  
69Pholcidae sp.Native
  
70Araña De Patas LargasPholcus phalangioidesNative
  
71PisauridaeThaumasia veloxNative
  
72SalticidaeAphirape sp.Native
  
73Breda sp.Native
  
74Bryantella smaragdusNative
  
75Chira gounelleiNative
  
76Colonus sp.Native
  
77Corythalia confertaNative
  
78Cotinusa vittataNative
  
79Dendryphantes mordaxNative
  
80Freya nigrotaeniataNative
  
81Frigga quintensisNative
  
82Helvetia cancrimanaNative
  
83Lyssomanes pauperNative
  
84Lyssomanes sp.Native
  
85Megafreya sutrixNative
  
86Gray Wall JumperSaltarina Gris de ParedAranha-saltadora-cinzaMenemerus bivittatusNative
  
87Pachomius sp.Native
  
88Phiale roburifoliataNative
  
89Phiale sp.Native
  
90Plexippus paykulliNative
  
91Saitis variegatusNative
  
92Salticidae sp.Native
  
93Sarinda sp.Native
  
94Titanattus andinusNative
  
95Titanattus sp.Native
  
96ScytodidaeAraña EscupidoraScytodes globulaNative
  
97Scytodes sp.Native
  
98Spitting SpiderAraña EscupidoraScytodes univittataNative
  
99SegestriidaeAriadna sp.Native
  
100SelenopidaeSelenops sp.Native
  
101SparassidaeArañon del MontePolybetes pythagoricusNative
  
102Polybetes rapidusNative
  
103Polybetes sp.Native
  
104TetragnathidaeLeucauge sp.Native
  
105Leucauge volupisNative
  
106Stretch SpidersTetragnatha sp.Native
  
107TheridiidaeAriamnes sp.Native
  
108Viuda PardaLatrodectus geometricusNative
  
109Red House SpiderNesticodes rufipesNative
  
110Parasteatoda tepidariorumNative
  
111Phoroncidia sp.Not listed
  
112Platnickina adamsoniNative
  
113Steatoda triangulosaNative
  
114Theridion sp.Native
  
115ThomisidaeAraña CangrejoMisumenops sp.Native
  
116Thomisidae sp.Native
  
117Tmarus sp.Native
  
118TrachelidaeTrachelopachys sp.Native
  
119ScorpionesBothriuridaeEscorpión BonaerenseBothriurus bonariensisNative
  
120ButhidaeEscorpión TityusTityus carrilloiNative
  
121Tityus confluensNative
  
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