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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
1CarcharhiniformesCarcharhinidaeBlue SharkTiburón AzulTubarão AzulPrionace glaucaNative
  
2TriakidaeSchool SharkCazónGaleorhinus galeusNative
  
3RajiformesMyliobatidaeEagle RayChuchoMyliobatis goodeiNot listed
  
4RajidaeSmallnose FanskateRaya MarmoradaSympterygia bonapartiiNative
  
5AnguilliformesCongridaeArgentine CongerCongrioCongroConger orbignyanusNot listed
  
6AtheriniformesAtherinopsidaeBuenos Aires SilversidePejerrey BonaerenseOdontesthes bonariensisNative
  
7CharaciformesBryconidaeGolden DoradoDoradoSalminus brasiliensisNative
  
8CharacidaeBiara Chafalote Rhaphiodon vulpinusNative
  
9Palometa PacusaPiranha-doceSerrasalmus spilopleuraNative
  
10ErythrinidaeWolf FishTararira ComúnTraíraHoplias argentinensisNative
  
11SerrasalmidaePiraña de Panza AmarillaSerrasalmus maculatusNative
  
12CypriniformesCyprinidaeCommon CarpCarpa EuropeaCyprinus carpioExotic
  
13GadiformesPhycidaeBrazilian CodlingBrótolaAbróteaUrophycis brasiliensisNot listed
  
14MugiliformesMugilidaeMullet Lisa Mugil brasiliensisNative
  
15PerciformesCheilodactylidaeCastañetaNemadactylus bergiNative
  
16CichlidaePike CichlidCabeza AmargaCrenicichla lepidotaNative
  
17PercophididaePez PaloPercophis brasiliensisNative
  
18PinguipedidaeBrazilian sandperch Chanchito Pinguipes brasilianusNot listed
  
19Salmón de MarPseudopercis semifasciataNative
  
20PomatomidaeAnchoa De BancoPomatomus saltatrixNative
  
21SciaenidaeStriped WeakfishPescadilla de RedMaría MoleCynoscion guatucupaNative
  
22White CroakerCorvina RubiaMicropogonias furnieriNative
  
23ScombridaeCaballaScomber japonicusNative
  
24SerranidaeMeroAcanthistius patachonicusNative
  
25SparidaeBesugoPagrus pagrusNative
  
26PleuronectiformesParalichthyidaeFlounderLenguadoLinguadoParalichthys orbignyanusNative
  
27SalmoniformesSalmonidaeRainbow TroutTrucha ArcoirisOncorhynchus mykissExotic
  
28SiluriformesDoradidaeCatfish Armado Megalodoras laevigatulusNot listed
  
29PimelodidaeTres PuntosHemisorubim platyrhynchosNot listed
  
30Bagre AmarilloPimelodus clariasNative
  
31Surubí PintadoPseudoplatystoma corruscansNative
  
32Iguazu CatfishSurubí del IguazúSteindachneridion melanodermatumNative
  
33TetraodontiformesMolidaeOcean SunfishPez LunaPeixe LuaMola molaNative
  
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