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Molluscs 75 - Systematic Listing

(70 speciess + 5 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 170

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
1OctopodaOctopodidaePulpito TehuelcheOctopus tehuelchusNative
  
2ArcoidaGlycymeridaeAlmendra De MarGlycymeris longiorNative
  
3CardiidaSolecurtidaeUña de ViejaTagelus plebeiusNative
  
4MyoidaCorbulidaeErodona mactroidesNative
  
5HiatellidaePanopea abbreviataNative
  
6PholadidaeAla de Angel AustralCyrtopleura lanceolataNative
  
7MytiloidaMytilidaeCholgaAulacomya atraNative
  
8Mejillín ComúnBrachidontes rodrigueziiNative
  
9Dátil de MarLeiosolenus patagonicusNative
  
10Mejillón DoradoLimnoperna fortuneiNative
  
11Mejillón ComúnMytilus platensisNative
  
12Mejillín PúrpuraPerumytilus purpuratusNative
  
13OstreoidaOstreidaeOstra PlanaOstrea puelchanaNative
  
14PectinidaeVieira TehuelcheAequipecten tehuelchusNative
  
15VieiraZygochlamys lischkeiNative
  
16PterioidaPinnidaeHalf-naked Pen ShellAbanico De NácarAtrina seminudaNative
  
17SphaeriidaSphaeriidaePisidium sterkianumNative
  
18UnionidaHyriidaeNáyadeDiplodon parallelopipedonNative
  
19Diplodon sp.Native
  
20MycetopodidaeAnodontites trapesialisNative
  
21VeneroidaCorbiculidaeAlmeja AsiaticaCorbicula flumineaExotic
  
22MactridaeMactra guidoiNative
  
23Mactra ComúnMactra isabelleanaNative
  
24Mactra AcanaladaRaeta plicatellaNative
  
25MesodesmatidaeAlmeja AmarillaAmarilladesma mactroidesNative
  
26SolenidaeNavajita De MarSolen tehuelchusNative
  
27VeneridaeAlmeja ReticuladaAmeghinomya antiquaNative
  
28Purple ClamAlmeja PúrpuraEucallista purpurataNative
  
29Petricola dactylusNative
  
30Proteopitar patagonicusNative
  
31Retrotapes exalbidusNative
  
32Almejita AustralTawera ellipticaNative
  
33Almeja TriangularTivela dentariaNative
  
34ArchitaenioglossaViviparidaeSinotaia quadrataNative
  
35HygrophilaChilinidaeChilina flumineaNative
  
36PlanorbidaeBiomphalaria peregrinaNative
  
37Biomphalaria tenagophilaNative
  
38Lapa de Agua DulceUncancylus concentricusNative
  
39LepetellidaFissurellidaeFissurella oriensNative
  
40Fisurela ChataLucapinella henseliNative
  
41LittorinimorphaCalyptraeidaeBostrycapulus oditesNative
  
42Crepidula cachimillaNative
  
43HydrobiidaeHeleobia parchappiiNative
  
44MesogastropodaAmpullariidaeAmpularia RayadaAsolene plataeNative
  
45Apple SnailAmpulariaPomacea canaliculataNative
  
46Pomacea scalarisNative
  
47NeogastropodaColumbellidaeParvanachis sp.Native
  
48MuricidaeTrofón ComúnTrophon geversianusNative
  
49NassariidaeGradated BulliaNasa EscalonadaBuccinanops cochlidiumNative
  
50Nasa de CollarBuccinanops moniliferNative
  
51Nasa GlobosaBuccinastrum deformeNative
  
52Nasa ChicaBuccinastrum duarteiNative
  
53OlividaeOliva AlargadaOlivancillaria carcellesiNative
  
54Oliva InfladaOlivancillaria deshayesianaNative
  
55Oliva AgudaOlivancillaria orbignyiNative
  
56VolutidaeVoluta Boca AnchaOdontocymbiola magellanicaNative
  
57Voluta NegraPachycymbiola brasilianaNative
  
58Voluta FinaZidona dufresneiNative
  
59PatellogastropodaNacellidaeLapa BajaNacella deaurataNative
  
60StylommatophoraAchatinidaeGraceful AwlsnailAllopeas gracileNative
  
61Decollate SnailCaracol DegolladoRumina decollataNative
  
62AgriolimacidaeMarsh SlugBabosa Gris ChicaDeroceras laeveNative
  
63Grey Garden SlugBabosa Gris GrandeDeroceras reticulatumNative
  
64BulimulidaeBostryx sp.Native
  
65Bulimulus bonariensisNative
  
66HelicidaeGarden SnailCaracol Común de JardinCornu aspersumNative
  
67Spanish SnailCaracol EspañolOtala punctataNative
  
68White Garden SnailCaracol de Las DunasTheba pisanaNative
  
69LimacidaeThree- Band GardenslugBabosa de Tres BandasAmbigolimax valentianusNative
  
70Babosa AmarillaLimacus flavusNative
  
71OxychilidaeCaracol de Vidrio AzulOxychilus draparnaudiExotic
  
72SuccineidaeOmalonyx sp.Native
  
73Omalonyx unguisNative
  
74SystellommatophoraVeronicellidaePhyllocaulis sp.Native
  
75TrochidaTegulidaeTegula ComúnTegula patagonicaNative
  
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