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Crustacean 77 - Systematic Listing

(67 speciess + 10 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 1.148

Last update: 01/10/2026 19:40:27

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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
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1SessiliaAustrobalanidaeElminius kingiiNative2I
  
2BalanidaeStriped BarnacleDiente de Perro RayadoAmphibalanus amphitriteNot listed2I
  
3Amphibalanus improvisusNative7III
  
4Giant BarnaclePicorocoAustromegabalanus psittacusNative5III
  
5BarnacleDiente de PerroBalanus glandulaNative26IV
  
6Balanus trigonusNative2I
  
7CoronulidaeCoronula diademaNative1I
  
8AnostracaArtemiidaeArtemia franciscanaNative2I
  
9Artemia persimilisNot listed1I
  
10BranchinectidaeFairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeBranchinecta granulosaNot listed3I
  
11Fairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeBranchinecta iheringiNot listed8III
  
12Fairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeBranchinecta rocaensisNot listed15IV
  
13Fairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeBranchinecta somuncurensisNot listed3I
  
14Fairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeBranchinecta tarensisNot listed2I
  
15Fairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeBranchinecta valchetanaNot listed8III
  
16ThamnocephalidaeFairy ShrimpCamarón DuendeDendrocephalus cervicornisNot listed9III
  
17CladoceraDaphniidaePulga de AguaDaphnia sp.Native3I
  
18NotostracaTriopsidaeTadpole ShrimpCamarón RenacuajoLepidurus patagonicusNot listed5III
  
19Tadpole ShrimpCamarón RenacuajoTriops longicaudatusNot listed11III
  
20AmphipodaCyamidaeCyamus ovalisNative1I
  
21HyalellidaeHyalella sp.Native3I
  
22LiljeborgiidaeLiljeborgiidae sp.Native1I
  
23TalitridaePulga De ArenaAtlantorchestoidea brasiliensisNative1I
  
24DecapodaAeglidaeCangrejo de RíoAegla affinisNative3I
  
25Cangrejo de RíoAegla neuquensisNative12III
  
26PancoraAegla platensisNative17IV
  
27Aegla sp.Native18IV
  
28BlepharipodidaeBlepharipoda doelloiNative3I
  
29CallianassidaeCarolina Ghost ShrimpCamarón Fantasma GiganteCallichirus majorNative1I
  
30DiogenidaeLoxopagurus loxochelisNative2I
  
31EpialtidaeLibidoclaea granariaNot listed1I
  
32GrapsidaeSouthwestern AtlanticCangrejo GranulosoNeohelice granulataNative174VI
  
33HymenosomatidaeFlat Spider CrabCangrejito AplanadoHalicarcinus planatusNative2I
  
34LithodidaeCentolla AustralLithodes santollaNative4I
  
35MajidaeLeucippa pentagonaNot listed4I
  
36MunididaeSquat LobsterLangostino de los CanalesMunida subrugosaNot listed2I
  
37OcypodidaeFiddler CrabCangrejo ViolinistaLeptuca uruguayensisNative101VI
  
38PalaemonidaeFreshwater PrawnCamarón de ArroyoMacrobrachium borelliiNative2I
  
39Camarón Fantasma ArgentinoPalaemonetes argentinusNative9III
  
40ParastacidaeParastacus pilimanusNot listed2I
  
41PisidaeCangrejo ArañaLibinia spinosaNative18IV
  
42Pelia rotundaNative1I
  
43PlatyxanthidaeDanielethus crenulatusNative25IV
  
44Patagonian Rocky CrabCangrejo De Las RocasDanielethus patagonicusNative3I
  
45PorcellanidaePachycheles laevidactylusNative2I
  
46Pachycheles sp.Native1I
  
47PortunidaeCangrejo AzulCallinectes sapidusNative16IV
  
48Green Shore CrabCangrejo VerdeCarcinus maenasNative13III
  
49Cangrejo NadadorOvalipes trimaculatusNative29IV
  
50SergestidaeCamaroncitoPeisos petrunkevitchiNative1I
  
51SolenoceridaeArgentine Red ShrimpLangostinoPleoticus muelleriNative1I
  
52TrichodactylidaeCangrejo de RíoDilocarcinus pageiNative36V
  
53Sylviocarcinus pictusNative1I
  
54Trichodactylidae sp.Native2I
  
55Cangrejo PigmeoTrichodactylus borellianusNative8III
  
56Trichodactylus kensleyiNative1I
  
57Cangrejo de RíoZilchiopsis collastinensisNative24IV
  
58TrichopeltariidaeCangrejo PeludoPeltarion spinulosumNative7III
  
59VarunidaeCyrtograpsus altimanusNative11III
  
60Cangrejo de las RocasCyrtograpsus angulatusNative48VI
  
61Cyrtograpsus sp.Native2I
  
62IsopodaArmadillidaeCubaris murinaNative1I
  
63ArmadillidiidaeArmadillidiidae sp.Native1I
  
64Armadillidium nasatumNative38V
  
65Pill-BugBicho BolitaArmadillidium vulgareNative302VI
  
66BalloniscidaeBalloniscus sellowiiNative8III
  
67CylisticidaeCylisticus convexusNative5III
  
68Idoteidaeaidotea sp.Native1I
  
69PorcellionidaePorcellio dilatatusNative8III
  
70Cochinilla de la HumedadPorcellio laevisNative12III
  
71Porcellio scaberNative14III
  
72Porcellionides pruinosusNative20IV
  
73Porcellionides sexfasciatusNative3I
  
74Porcellionides sp.Native4I
  
75SphaeromatidaeCochinilla De MarExosphaeroma studeriNot listed1I
  
76Sphaeroma serratumNot listed1I
  
77MalacostracaSquillidaeCamaron MantisPterygosquilla armataNot listed1I
  
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