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Fish 38 - Systematic Listing

(32 speciess + 6 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 62

Last update: 04/10/2026 11:40:27

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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
1CharaciformesAnostomidaeThree Dots BogaBogaLeporinus obtusidensNative
  
2BryconidaeGolden DoradoDoradoSalminus brasiliensisNative
  
3CharacidaePike characin Dientudo paraguayo Acestrorhynchus pantaneiroNative
  
4Mojarra PacusaAstyanax abramisNative
  
5Mojarra ParaguayaAstyanax asuncionensisNot listed
  
6Dientudo JorobadoRoeboides microlepisNative
  
7CurimatidaeCurimatidae sp.Not listed
  
8ErythrinidaeGolden TrahiraTararira ÑataTraira PixunaHoplerythrinus unitaeniatusNot listed
  
9Wolf FishTararira ComúnTraíraHoplias argentinensisNative
  
10Hoplias malabaricusNot listed
  
11Hoplias sp.Native
  
12HemiodontidaeDarter characine Virolo Apareiodon affinisNative
  
13ProchilodontidaeTarpon ProchiludosSábalo ComúnProchilodus lineatusNative
  
14SerrasalmidaePiraña RojaPygocentrus nattereriNative
  
15Piraña de Panza AmarillaSerrasalmus maculatusNative
  
16CypriniformesCyprinidaeCommon CarpCarpa EuropeaCyprinus carpioExotic
  
17CyprinodontiformesPoeciliidaeTen Spotted Live BearerMadrecita Diez ManchasCnesterodon decemmaculatusNative
  
18Western MosquitofishPez MosquitoGambusia affinisNative
  
19Poeciliidae sp.Not listed
  
20PerciformesCichlidaeCabeza Amarga ColoradoCrenicichla vittataNative
  
21PleuronectiformesAchiridaeAmerican SoleLenguado de RíoCatathyridium jenynsiiNative
  
22SiluriformesAuchenipteridaeTrachelyopterus sp.Not listed
  
23DoradidaeGranulated CatfishArmado ComúnPterodoras granulosusNative
  
24Thorny CatfishArmado AmarilloRhinodoras dorbignyiNative
  
25HeptapteridaePimelodella sp.Not listed
  
26CatfishBagre Negro Rhamdia quelenNative
  
27LoricariidaeHypostomus aspilogasterNot listed
  
28Vieja del AguaHypostomus commersoniNative
  
29Armored CatfishVieja Del AguaHypostomus myersiNative
  
30Hypostomus sp.Native
  
31Loricaria apeltogasterNot listed
  
32Armored CatfishVieja de BarbaParaloricaria vetulaNative
  
33Pterygoplichthys ambrosettiNative
  
34PimelodidaeLong-whiskered CatfishBagre PicudoIheringichthys labrosusNative
  
35PorteñitoParapimelodus valenciennisNative
  
36Bagre BlancoPimelodus albicansNative
  
37Bagre ManchadoPimelodus maculatusNative
  
38SynbranchiformesSynbranchidaeMarbled swamp eel Anguila Synbranchus marmoratusNative
  
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