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(30 speciess + 2 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 33

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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
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1LamialesVerbenaceaeJunellia connatibracteataNative
  
2ColeopteraTenebrionidaeNyctelia circumundataNot listed
  
3LepidopteraNymphalidaeCommon Black SatyrSátiro-Plateado ChilenoArgyrophorus chiliensisNative
  
4PieridaeLechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
5OrthopteraAcrididaePallidwinged GrasshopperTucura de Alas PálidasTrimerotropis pallidipennisNative
  
6TettigoniidaeScaphura elegansNative
  
7HemipteraAphididaeGiant Willow AphidPulgón Gigante de los SaucesPulgão Gigante do SalgueiroTuberolachnus salignusNative
  
8LygaeidaeReddish Black Chinch BugChinche RojinegraLygaeus alboornatusNative
  
9RhopalidaeJadera sp.Native
  
10DipteraBombyliidaeMacrocondyla sp.Native
  
11HymenopteraIchneumonidaeDiplazon laetatoriusNative
  
12AnuraBufonidaeArgentine ToadSapo ComúnSapo-cururu-argentinoRhinella arenarumNative
  
13SquamataColubridaeSpotted SnakeCulebra MoteadaErythrolamprus sagittiferNative
  
14LiolaemidaeFitzinger´s Tree IguanaLagartija De Cabeza VerdeLiolaemus fitzingeriiNative
  
15SphenisciformesSpheniscidaeMagellanic PenguinPingüino PatagónicoPinguim-de-magalhãesSpheniscus magellanicusNative
 LC 
16SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
17Rock ShagCormorán Cuello NegroLeucocarbo magellanicusNative
 LC 
18ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
19StrigiformesStrigidaeShort-eared OwlLechuzón CampestreMocho-dos-banhadosAsio flammeusNative
  
20AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
21PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
22TyrannidaeGreater Wagtail-TyrantCalandritaAlegrinho-balança-raboStigmatura budytoidesNative
 LC 
23Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
24Rusty-backed MonjitaMonjita CastañaNoivinha-castanhaNeoxolmis rubetraNative
 LC 
25FurnariidaeCommon MinerCaminera ComúnCurriqueiroGeositta cuniculariaNative
 LC 
26White-throated CacholoteCacholote PardoPseudoseisura gutturalisNative
 LC 
27HirundinidaeBrown-chested MartinGolondrina PardaAndorinha-do-campoProgne taperaNative
 LC 
28MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
29FringillidaeBlack-chinned SiskinCabecitanegra AustralSpinus barbatusNative
 LC 
30ThraupidaeCarbonated Sierra FinchYal CarboneroRhopospina carbonariaNative
 LC 
31CarnivoraPhocidaeSouthern Elephant SealElefante Marino del SurMirounga leoninaNative
 LC 
32ArtiodactylaCamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
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