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Arachnids 113 - Systematic Listing

(94 speciess + 19 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 392

Last update: 04/10/2026 15:40:33

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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
1OpilionesCosmetidaeMetalibitia paraguayensisNative
  
2GonyleptidaeAcanthopachylus robustusNative
  
3Discocyrtus testudineusNative
  
4Geraeocormobius sylvarumNative
  
5Opisthoplatus prospicuusNative
  
6Pachyloides thorelliiNative
  
7SclerosomatidaeNelima doriaeNative
  
8AraneaeAgelenidaeBarn Funnel WeaverTegenaria domesticaNative
  
9AraneidaeActinosoma pentacanthumNative
  
10Alpaida carmineaNative
  
11Araña Tejedora RojaAlpaida gallardoiNative
  
12Alpaida truncataNot listed
  
13Araña Tejedora NaranjaAlpaida veniliaeNative
  
14Alpaida versicolorNative
  
15Araña del LimoneroAraneus lathyrinusNative
  
16Araneus workmaniNative
  
17Silver argiopeAraña Plateada De JardínArgiope argentataNative
  
18Argiope ericaeNative
  
19Cyclosa diversaNative
  
20Cyclosa sp.Native
  
21Tropical Orb WeaverEriophora fuligineaNative
  
22Mangora lacteaNative
  
23Metepeira sp.Native
  
24Micrathena furcataNative
  
25Micrathena furvaNative
  
26Micrathena sp.Native
  
27Parawixia audaxNative
  
28ÑandutíAranha do CerradoParawixia bistriataNative
  
29Parawixia sp.Native
  
30Araña Tejedora DoradaAranha-de-fio-douradoTrichonephila clavipesNative
  
31Trichonephila sexpunctataNative
  
32CheiracanthiidaeCheiracanthium sp.Native
  
33CorinnidaeCreugas liseiNative
  
34Falconina gracilisNative
  
35Myrmecotypus dacetonoidesNot listed
  
36CtenidaeAncylometes concolorNative
  
37Asthenoctenus borelliiNative
  
38Araña Deambuladora de PastizalCentroctenus brevipesNative
  
39Araña del BananeroArmadeiraPhoneutria nigriventerNative
  
40DesidaeBadumna longinquaNative
  
41Metaltella simoniNative
  
42DysderidaeWoodlouse SpiderDysdera crocataExotic
  
43FilistatidaeSouthern Crevice SpiderAraña de los TimbresAranha-das-fendasKukulcania hibernalisNative
  
44GnaphosidaeLatonigena auricomisNative
  
45Mouse SpiderAraña Terrestre de BlackwallAranha-terrestre-de-blackwallScotophaeus blackwalliExotic
  
46LycosidaeAglaoctenus lagotisNative
  
47Allocosa senexNative
  
48Diapontia sp.Native
  
49Diapontia uruguayensisNative
  
50Hogna bivittataNative
  
51Hogna gumiaNative
  
52Hogna variolosaNative
  
53Lobizon humilisNot listed
  
54Araña Lobo NegraLycosa auroguttataNot listed
  
55Araña Lobo De Quelíceros RojosLycosa erythrognathaNative
  
56Araña Lobo de PastizalLycosa pampeanaNative
  
57Araña Lobo Vientre ClaroSchizocosa malitiosaNative
  
58Tropicosa moestaNative
  
59MiturgidaeTeminius insularisNative
  
60OecobiidaeOecobius navusNative
  
61OxyopidaeOxyopes salticusNative
  
62Aranha-linceOxyopes sp.Not listed
  
63PhilodromidaePetrichus sp.Native
  
64PholcidaeAraña De Patas LargasPholcus phalangioidesNative
  
65PisauridaeArchitis capricornaNative
  
66Thaumasia veloxNative
  
67SalticidaeAphirape ripariaNot listed
  
68Aphirape sp.Native
  
69Breda bistriataNative
  
70Breda sp.Native
  
71Chira gounelleiNative
  
72Dendryphantes mordaxNative
  
73Helvetia cancrimanaNative
  
74Lyssomanes pauperNative
  
75Megafreya sutrixNative
  
76Menemerus semilimbatusNative
  
77Phiale roburifoliataNative
  
78Saitis variegatusNative
  
79ScytodidaeAraña EscupidoraScytodes globulaNative
  
80SegestriidaeAriadna sp.Native
  
81Segestria florentinaNative
  
82SicariidaeSicarius sp.Native
  
83SparassidaePolybetes punctulatusNative
  
84Arañon del MontePolybetes pythagoricusNative
  
85Polybetes rapidusNative
  
86TetragnathidaeStretch SpidersTetragnatha sp.Native
  
87TheraphosidaeCatumiri argentinenseNative
  
88Araña Pollito de CollarEupalaestrus weijenberghiNative
  
89Grammostola doeringiNative
  
90Grammostola pulchripesNative
  
91Homoeomma uruguayenseNative
  
92Pterinopelma roseumNative
  
93TheridiidaeArgyrodes sp.Native
  
94Latrodectus sp.Native
  
95Latrodectus variegatusNative
  
96Parasteatoda tepidariorumNative
  
97Steatoda grossaNative
  
98Steatoda retortaNative
  
99Steatoda sabulosaNative
  
100Steatoda triangulosaNative
  
101Wamba crispulusNative
  
102ThomisidaeMisumenops callinurusNative
  
103Araña CangrejoMisumenops sp.Native
  
104Tmarus sp.Native
  
105TrachelidaeTrachelopachys cingulipesNative
  
106Trachelopachys sp.Native
  
107UloboridaeUloborus plumipesNative
  
108ScorpionesBothriuridaeEscorpión BonaerenseBothriurus bonariensisNative
  
109Bothriurus jesuitaNative
  
110ButhidaeTityus argentinusNative
  
111Tityus bahiensisNative
  
112Escorpión TityusTityus carrilloiNative
  
113Tityus sp.Native
  
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