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(1.230 speciess + 29 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
1201LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean RabbitConejo EuropeoOryctolagus cuniculusExotic
 EN 
1202Common TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative
 EN 
1203RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
1204Montane Guinea PigCuis SerranoCavia tschudiiNative
 LC 
1205Southern Highland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis Común AndinoGalea comesNative
 DD 
1206Lowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNative
 LC 
1207Southern Mountain CavyCuis Chico MenorMicrocavia australisNative
 LC 
1208Thomas´s Mountain CavyCuis Chico MayorMicrocavia maenasNative
  
1209Patagonian MaraMaraDolichotis patagonumNative
 NT 
1210Chacoan MaraConejo de los PalosDolichotis salinicolaNative
 LC 
1211Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
1212DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
1213Brown AgoutiAgutí RojizoDasyprocta variegataNative
 DD 
1214ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
1215Common Plains ViscachaVizcachaViscachaLagostomus maximusNative
 LC 
1216CtenomyidaeDune Tuco-tucoTucu Tucu del SurCtenomys australisNative
 EN 
1217Andean Tuco-tucoTuco Tuco De La PunaCtenomys opimusNative
 LC 
1218EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
1219SciuridaeGuianan SquirrelArdilla GrisCaxinguelêSciurus aestuansNative
 LC 
1220Bolivian SquirrelArdilla RojaSciurus ignitusNative
 LC 
1221CricetidaeRed HocicudoHocicudo RojizoOxymycterus rufusNative
  
1222Azara´s Grass MouseRatón de Pastizal PampeanoRato-do-chãoAkodon azaraeNative
 LC 
1223Brazilian Marsh RatRata Nutria ColoradaHolochilus brasiliensisNative
 LC 
1224Long-tailed Pygmy Rice RatRatón ColilargoOligoryzomys longicaudatusNative
 LC 
1225Bonarian Leaf-eared MousePericote BonaerensePhyllotis bonariensisNative
 NT 
1226MuridaeRoof RatRata NegraRattus rattusExotic
 LC 
1227CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative
 LC 
1228MustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative
 LC 
1229Lesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative
 LC 
1230Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative
 NT 
1231OtariidaeSouth American Fur SealLobo Marino de Dos PelosArctocephalus australisNative
 LC 
1232South American Sea LionLobo Marino de Un PeloLeão-marinho-da-patagôniaOtaria flavescensNative
 LC 
1233PhocidaeSouthern Elephant SealElefante Marino del SurMirounga leoninaNative
 LC 
1234CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
1235Maned WolfAguará GuazúLobo-guaráChrysocyon brachyurusNative
 NT 
1236CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
1237South American Gray FoxZorro Gris ChicoLycalopex griseaNative
 LC 
1238Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
1239FelidaeJaguarundiJaguarundíHerpailurus yagouaroundiNative
 LC 
1240Geoffroy´s CatGato MontésGato-do-matoLeopardus geoffroyiNative
 LC 
1241PumaPumaPuma concolorNative
 LC 
1242JaguarYaguaretéPanthera oncaNative
 NT 
1243ArtiodactylaBovidaeBlackbuckAntílope NegroAntilope cervicapraExotic
 LC 
1244CervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
1245Common Red BrocketCorzuela ColoradaMazama americanaNative
 DD 
1246Pampas DeerVenado de las PampasVeado-campeiroOzotoceros bezoarticusNative
 NT 
1247Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
1248ChitalAxisAxis axisExotic
 LC 
1249Western Red DeerCiervo ColoradoCervo-vermelhoCervus elaphusExotic
 LC 
1250Common Fallow DeerCiervo DamaDama damaExotic
 LC 
1251SuidaeEurasian Wild PigJabalíJavaliSus scrofaExotic
 LC 
1252CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
1253VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNative
 LC 
1254BalaenidaeSouthern Right WhaleBallena Franca AustralEubalaena australisNative
 LC 
1255DelphinidaeCommon DolphinDelfín ComúnGolfinho-comumDelphinus delphisNative
 LC 
1256Killer WhaleOrcaOrcinus orcaNative
 DD 
1257Commerson´s DolphinTonina OveraCephalorhynchus commersoniiNative
 LC 
1258PontoporiidaeFranciscanaFranciscanaBoto-amareloPontoporia blainvilleiNative
 VU 
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