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(632 speciess + 8 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

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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
601PasseriformesThraupidaeGrassland Yellow FinchMistoTipioSicalis luteolaNative
 LC 
602Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
603Rusty-collared SeedeaterCorbatita DominóColeiro-do-brejoSporophila collarisNative
 LC 
604Tawny-bellied SeedeaterCapuchino CanelaCaboclinho-de-barriga-vermelhaSporophila hypoxanthaNative
 LC 
605White-bellied SeedeaterCorbatita BlancoChorãoSporophila leucopteraNative
 LC 
606Dark-throated SeedeaterCapuchino Garganta CaféCaboclinho-de-papo-escuroSporophila ruficollisNative
 NT 
607Green-headed TanagerSaíra ArcoirisSaíra-sete-coresTangara seledonNative
 LC 
608Orange-headed TanagerTangará GrisSaí-canárioThlypopsis sordidaNative
 LC 
609Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
610DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeBrazilian White-eared OpossumComadreja OveraGambá-de-orelha-brancaDidelphis albiventrisNative
 LC 
611CingulataChlamyphoridaeLarge Hairy ArmadilloPeludoChaetophractus villosusNative
 LC 
612PichiPiche PatagónicoZaedyus pichiyNative
 NT 
613PrimatesAtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative
 NT 
614CebidaeHooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNative
 LC 
615Black-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
616LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
617Common TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative
 EN 
618RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
619Lowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNative
 LC 
620Southern Mountain CavyCuis Chico MenorMicrocavia australisNative
 LC 
621Patagonian MaraMaraDolichotis patagonumNative
 NT 
622Chacoan MaraConejo de los PalosDolichotis salinicolaNative
 LC 
623ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
624EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
625CarnivoraMustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative
 LC 
626Lesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
627ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative
 LC 
628Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNative
 LC 
629OtariidaeSouth American Sea LionLobo Marino de Un PeloLeão-marinho-da-patagôniaOtaria flavescensNative
 LC 
630CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
631CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
632Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
633FelidaeJaguarundiJaguarundíHerpailurus yagouaroundiNative
 LC 
634Geoffroy´s CatGato MontésGato-do-matoLeopardus geoffroyiNative
 LC 
635ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
636Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
637Western Red DeerCiervo ColoradoCervo-vermelhoCervus elaphusExotic
 LC 
638TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNative
 LC 
639CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
640VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
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