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(31 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

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Last update: 09/10/2026 23:40:32

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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
1MalpighialesPassifloraceaePassiflora suberosaNative
  
2OdonataCoenagrionidaeIschnura fluviatilisNative
  
3LepidopteraNymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
4HymenopteraPompilidaeTarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Native
  
5StylommatophoraHelicidaeGarden SnailCaracol Común de JardinCornu aspersumNative
  
6StrophocheilidaeGiant South Amerian SnailCaracol de Boca RosadaMegalobulimus oblongusNative
  
7SquamataColubridaeYellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative
  
8Ocellated Pampas SnakeFalsa Yarará OceladaCobra-espada-pampeanaTachymenis ocellataNative
  
9TropiduridaeLagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative
  
10ViperidaeYarará GrandeUrutúBothrops alternatusNative
  
11PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeRoseate SpoonbillEspátula RosadaColhereiroPlatalea ajajaNative
 LC 
12ArdeidaeRufescent Tiger HeronHocó ColoradoSocó-boiTigrisoma lineatumNative
 LC 
13CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
14AccipitriformesAccipitridaeRoadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
15PiciformesPicidaeWhite-barred PiculetCarpinterito ComúnPica-pau-anão-barradoPicumnus cirratusNative
 LC 
16FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
17Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
18PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
19White MonjitaMonjita BlancaNoivinhaXolmis iruperoNative
 LC 
20ThamnophilidaeGreat AntshrikeChororóChoró-boiTaraba majorNative
 LC 
21PolioptilidaeMasked GnatcatcherTacuarita AzulBalança-rabo-de-máscaraPolioptila dumicolaNative
 LC 
22TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
23MimidaeWhite-banded MockingbirdCalandria RealCalhandra-de-três-rabosMimus triurusNative
 LC 
24TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
25ThraupidaePampa FinchVerdónSabiá-do-banhadoEmbernagra platensisNative
 LC 
26Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
27Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
28RodentiaCaviidaeGreater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
29CarnivoraMustelidaeLesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
30CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
31FelidaeGeoffroy´s CatGato MontésGato-do-matoLeopardus geoffroyiNative
 LC 
32ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
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