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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
1CarcharhiniformesTriakidaeNarrownose SmoothhoundGatuzoMustelus schmittiNot listed
  
2MyliobatiformesPotamotrygonidaeGiant Freshwater StingrayRaya de RíoPotamotrygon brachyuraNative
  
3RajiformesRajidaeSmallnose FanskateRaya MarmoradaSympterygia bonapartiiNative
  
4AnguilliformesCongridaeArgentine CongerCongrioCongroConger orbignyanusNot listed
  
5AtheriniformesAtherinopsidaePygmy SilversidePejerrey PigmeoOdontesthes perugiaeNot listed
  
6CharaciformesAnostomidaeThree Dots BogaBogaLeporinus obtusidensNative
  
7BryconidaeGolden DoradoDoradoSalminus brasiliensisNative
  
8CharacidaePike characin Dientudo paraguayo Acestrorhynchus pantaneiroNative
  
9Bloodfin TetraTetra de Aletas RojasAphyocharax anisitsiNative
  
10Mojarra PacusaAstyanax abramisNative
  
11Banded AstyanaxMojarra ColirrojaAstyanax fasciatusNative
  
12Mojarrita PlateadaBryconamericus stramineusNative
  
13Dientudo JorobadoCynopotamus argenteusNative
  
14Biara Chafalote Rhaphiodon vulpinusNative
  
15CrenuchidaeSouth American DarterVirolitoCharacidium rachoviiNative
  
16CurimatidaeToothless CharacinSabalitoSteindachnerina brevipinnaNative
  
17ErythrinidaeWolf FishTararira ComúnTraíraHoplias argentinensisNative
  
18HemiodontidaeDarter characine Virolo Apareiodon affinisNative
  
19ProchilodontidaeTarpon ProchiludosSábalo ComúnProchilodus lineatusNative
  
20SerrasalmidaePiraña RojaPygocentrus nattereriNative
  
21Piraña de Panza AmarillaSerrasalmus maculatusNative
  
22ClupeiformesEngraulidaeAtlantic Sabretooth AnchovyAnchoíta de RíoLycengraulis grossidensNative
  
23CyprinodontiformesAnablepidaePanzudito ManchadoJenynsia obscuraNot listed
  
24PoeciliidaeTen Spotted Live BearerMadrecita Diez ManchasCnesterodon decemmaculatusNative
  
25PerciformesCichlidaeCichlasoma dimerusNative
  
26Pike CichlidCabeza AmargaCrenicichla lepidotaNative
  
27PercichthyidaePercaPercichthys truchaNative
  
28SciaenidaeStriped WeakfishPescadilla de RedMaría MoleCynoscion guatucupaNative
  
29White CroakerCorvina RubiaMicropogonias furnieriNative
  
30Corvina de río Pachyurus bonariensisNative
  
31PleuronectiformesAchiridaeAmerican SoleLenguado de RíoCatathyridium jenynsiiNative
  
32SiluriformesAgeneiosidaeCatfish Manduví Ageneiosus inermisNative
  
33AuchenipteridaeShark-catBuzoAuchenipterus osteomystaxNot listed
  
34DoradidaeGranulated CatfishArmado ComúnPterodoras granulosusNative
  
35Thorny CatfishArmado AmarilloRhinodoras dorbignyiNative
  
36HeptapteridaeThree-barbeled CatfishBagrecito CantorPimelodella australisNative
  
37CatfishBagre Negro Rhamdia quelenNative
  
38LoricariidaeYellow-spotted Armored CatfishVieja de Puntos AmarillosHypostomus alatusNot listed
  
39Vieja del AguaHypostomus commersoniNative
  
40Spiny Armored CatfishVieja EspinudaMegalancistrus parananusNative
  
41Armored CatfishVieja de BarbaParaloricaria vetulaNative
  
42Black Armored CatfishVieja del Agua NegraRhinelepis strigosaNot listed
  
43PimelodidaeLong-whiskered CatfishBagre PicudoIheringichthys labrosusNative
  
44Catfish Patí Luciopimelodus patiNative
  
45PorteñitoParapimelodus valenciennisNative
  
46Bagre AmarilloPimelodus clariasNative
  
47Surubí PintadoPseudoplatystoma corruscansNative
  
48Iguazu CatfishSurubí del IguazúSteindachneridion melanodermatumNative
  
49PseudopimelodidaeJelly CatfishManguruyú AmarilloPseudopimelodus mangurusNot listed
  
50Catfish Cucharón Sorubim limaNative
  
51TrichomycteridaeBagrecito de TorrenteTrichomycterus corduvenseNative
  
52SynbranchiformesSynbranchidaeMarbled swamp eel Anguila Synbranchus marmoratusNative
  
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