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Molluscs 41 - Systematic Listing

(38 speciess + 3 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 126

Last update: 04/10/2026 23:40:29

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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
1ChitonidaMopaliidaeChitón EspinosoPlaxiphora aurataNative
  
2MytiloidaMytilidaeCholgaAulacomya atraNative
  
3Mejillín ComúnBrachidontes rodrigueziiNative
  
4Dátil de MarLeiosolenus patagonicusNative
  
5Mejillón DoradoLimnoperna fortuneiNative
  
6Mejillón ComúnMytilus platensisNative
  
7Mejillín PúrpuraPerumytilus purpuratusNative
  
8OstreoidaPectinidaeVieira TehuelcheAequipecten tehuelchusNative
  
9VeneroidaCorbiculidaeAlmeja AsiaticaCorbicula flumineaExotic
  
10Corbicula largilliertiExotic
  
11MesodesmatidaeAlmeja AmarillaAmarilladesma mactroidesNative
  
12VeneridaeAlmeja ReticuladaAmeghinomya antiquaNative
  
13HygrophilaChilinidaeChilina flumineaNative
  
14LepetellidaFissurellidaeFissurella radiosaNative
  
15MesogastropodaAmpullariidaeAmpularia RayadaAsolene plataeNative
  
16Apple SnailAmpulariaPomacea canaliculataNative
  
17Giant Uruguay River SnailCaracol Gigante del Río UruguayPomacea megastomaNative
  
18NeogastropodaBuccinidaeBuccino PlomizoPareuthria fuscataNative
  
19MuricidaeTrofón ComúnTrophon geversianusNative
  
20NassariidaeNasa GlobosaBuccinastrum deformeNative
  
21VolutidaeVoluta Boca AnchaOdontocymbiola magellanicaNative
  
22Voluta NegraPachycymbiola brasilianaNative
  
23PatellogastropodaNacellidaeLapa BajaNacella deaurataNative
  
24Lapa ComúnNacella magellanicaNative
  
25PleurobranchidaPleurobranchaeidaeGrey Side-gilled SlugBabosa de Mar MoteadaPleurobranchaea maculataNative
  
26SiphonariidaSiphonariidaeLapa PulmonadaSiphonaria lessoniiNative
  
27StylommatophoraAchatinidaeGraceful AwlsnailAllopeas gracileNative
  
28Decollate SnailCaracol DegolladoRumina decollataNative
  
29AgriolimacidaeMarsh SlugBabosa Gris ChicaDeroceras laeveNative
  
30Grey Garden SlugBabosa Gris GrandeDeroceras reticulatumNative
  
31Deroceras sp.Native
  
32BulimulidaeBostryx sp.Native
  
33Bulimulus bonariensisNative
  
34Drymaeus papyraceusNative
  
35HelicidaeGarden SnailCaracol Común de JardinCornu aspersumNative
  
36LimacidaeBabosa AmarillaLimacus flavusNative
  
37OxychilidaeCaracol de Vidrio AzulOxychilus draparnaudiExotic
  
38StrophocheilidaeGiant South Amerian SnailCaracol de Boca RosadaMegalobulimus oblongusNative
  
39SuccineidaeOmalonyx unguisNative
  
40SystellommatophoraVeronicellidaePhyllocaulis sp.Native
  
41TrochidaTegulidaeTegula ComúnTegula patagonicaNative
  
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