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Fish 46 - Systematic Listing

(45 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 60

Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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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
1CharaciformesAnostomidaeThree Dots BogaBogaLeporinus obtusidensNative
  
2Boga FinaSchizodon borelliiNative
  
3BryconidaeGolden DoradoDoradoSalminus brasiliensisNative
  
4CharacidaeColita RojaDouradinhoAphyocharax dentatusNative
  
5Mojarra PacusaAstyanax abramisNative
  
6Mojarra ParaguayaAstyanax asuncionensisNot listed
  
7Pirá PitáPirapitangaBrycon orbignyanusNative
  
8MojarraMoenkhausia dichrouraNative
  
9Gold Line Scissor TailMojarra Cola De TijeraMoenkhausia intermediaNot listed
  
10Biara Chafalote Rhaphiodon vulpinusNative
  
11San Pedro DientudoRoeboides descalvadensisNot listed
  
12RelojitoTetragonopterus argenteusNot listed
  
13MacheteTriportheus paranensisNot listed
  
14ErythrinidaeGolden TrahiraTararira ÑataTraira PixunaHoplerythrinus unitaeniatusNot listed
  
15Wolf FishTararira ComúnTraíraHoplias argentinensisNative
  
16ProchilodontidaeTarpon ProchiludosSábalo ComúnProchilodus lineatusNative
  
17SerrasalmidaePacú Colossoma pacoNot listed
  
18Piraña RojaPygocentrus nattereriNative
  
19Piraña de Panza AmarillaSerrasalmus maculatusNative
  
20CyprinodontiformesPoeciliidaeMadrecitaBarrigudinhoPhalloceros caudimaculatusNative
  
21GymnotiformesGymnotidaeMorenaGymnotus inaequilabiatusNot listed
  
22HypopomidaeColuditaBrachyhypopomus dracoNot listed
  
23PerciformesCichlidaeOscarAstronotus crassipinnisNot listed
  
24Chemeleon CichlidChanchitaAustraloheros facetusNative
  
25SciaenidaeCorvina de río Pachyurus bonariensisNative
  
26Freshwater croacker Corvina de río Plagioscion ternetziNative
  
27SalmoniformesSalmonidaeRainbow TroutTrucha ArcoirisOncorhynchus mykissExotic
  
28SiluriformesAgeneiosidaeCatfish Manduví Ageneiosus inermisNative
  
29CallichthyidaeBrown HoploCascarudoTamboatamHoplosternum littoraleNative
  
30DoradidaeCatfish Armado Megalodoras laevigatulusNot listed
  
31Armado ChanchoOxydoras kneriNative
  
32Granulated CatfishArmado ComúnPterodoras granulosusNative
  
33HeptapteridaeBagre CantorPimelodella gracilisNative
  
34LoricariidaeLoricariidae sp.Native
  
35PimelodidaeTres PuntosHemisorubim platyrhynchosNot listed
  
36Long-whiskered CatfishBagre PicudoIheringichthys labrosusNative
  
37Catfish Patí Luciopimelodus patiNative
  
38Bagre BlancoPimelodus albicansNative
  
39BagrePimelodus argenteusNative
  
40Bagre AmarilloPimelodus clariasNative
  
41Bagre ManchadoPimelodus maculatusNative
  
42Surubí PintadoPseudoplatystoma corruscansNative
  
43Surubí AtigradoPseudoplatystoma fasciatumNative
  
44PseudopimelodidaeCatfishManguruyu AmarilloMicroglanis cottoidesNot listed
  
45Catfish Manguruyú Paulicea luetkeniNative
  
46Catfish Cucharón Sorubim limaNative
  
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