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Fish 37 - Systematic Listing

(33 speciess + 4 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 97

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
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AtheriniformesAtherinopsidaeCornalitoOdontesthes incisaNative
  
2BeloniformesBelonidaePez PipaPotamorrhaphis eigenmanniNative
  
3CharaciformesAnostomidaeThree Dots BogaBogaLeporinus obtusidensNative
  
4BryconidaeGolden DoradoDoradoSalminus brasiliensisNative
  
5CharacidaeBloodfin TetraTetra de Aletas RojasAphyocharax anisitsiNative
  
6Banded AstyanaxMojarra ColirrojaAstyanax fasciatusNative
  
7MojarraMoenkhausia dichrouraNative
  
8DientudoOligosarcus jenynsiiNative
  
9Dientudo JorobadoRoeboides microlepisNative
  
10CurimatidaeCurimatidae sp.Not listed
  
11Toothless CharacinSabalitoSteindachnerina brevipinnaNative
  
12ErythrinidaeWolf FishTararira ComúnTraíraHoplias argentinensisNative
  
13Hoplias malabaricusNot listed
  
14HemiodontidaeDarter characine Virolo Apareiodon affinisNative
  
15ProchilodontidaeTarpon ProchiludosSábalo ComúnProchilodus lineatusNative
  
16SerrasalmidaePiraña RojaPygocentrus nattereriNative
  
17Piraña de Panza AmarillaSerrasalmus maculatusNative
  
18CyprinodontiformesAnablepidaeOne Sided LivebearerMadrecitaBarrigudinhoJenynsia lineataNative
  
19PanzonaJenynsia multidentataNot listed
  
20PoeciliidaeTen Spotted Live BearerMadrecita Diez ManchasCnesterodon decemmaculatusNative
  
21Western MosquitofishPez MosquitoGambusia affinisNative
  
22MosquitofishPez MosquitoGambusia holbrookiNative
  
23GymnotiformesSternopygidaeEigenmannia sp.Native
  
24PerciformesCichlidaeChemeleon CichlidChanchitaAustraloheros facetusNative
  
25Crenicichla tapiiNative
  
26Crenicichla tesayNative
  
27Gymnogeophagus australisNative
  
28TilapiaOreochromis sp.Native
  
29SalmoniformesSalmonidaeRainbow TroutTrucha ArcoirisOncorhynchus mykissExotic
  
30SiluriformesAuchenipteridaeTrachelyopterus sp.Not listed
  
31LoricariidaeVieja del AguaHypostomus commersoniNative
  
32Armored CatfishVieja Del AguaHypostomus myersiNative
  
33PimelodidaeLong-whiskered CatfishBagre PicudoIheringichthys labrosusNative
  
34Bagre BlancoPimelodus albicansNative
  
35Bagre ManchadoPimelodus maculatusNative
  
36Iguazu CatfishSurubí del IguazúSteindachneridion melanodermatumNative
  
37SynbranchiformesSynbranchidaeMarbled swamp eel Anguila Synbranchus marmoratusNative
  
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