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Number of records: 112

Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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Paraguay

General Information

Paraguay is a country located in the center of South America, bordered by Argentina to the south, Brazil to the east and north, and Bolivia to the northwest. Its territory covers an area of approximately 406,752 square kilometers, with a variety of ecoregions and environments ranging from tropical forests to savannas and wetlands. The country´s geography is characterized by being mostly flat, with some hills and mountains in the north and east. The Paraguay River, which runs through the country from north to south, is the main waterway and plays a crucial role in the country´s economy and ecology.

Paraguay´s geographical location makes it a strategic place for nature observations, as it is located at the intersection of several ecoregions and has a wide range of environments. The country has a network of roads and highways that connect the main cities and towns, making it easy to access different natural areas. The capital, Asunción, is the main entry point to the country and has an international airport that receives flights from several cities in America and Europe. From there, buses or taxis can be taken to reach other parts of the country.

The climate in Paraguay varies by region, with higher temperatures in the north and east, and lower temperatures in the south. The rainy season runs from October to March, and is the best time to visit the country if you want to observe nature in its fullest splendor. However, it is essential to consider that during this time, roads may be flooded, and access to some areas may be limited. In terms of infrastructure, Paraguay has a network of hotels and accommodations that range from budget-friendly options to luxury resorts, especially in the most popular tourist areas.

The vegetation in Paraguay is diverse and adapts to the different climatic and geographical conditions of the country. Tropical forests are found in the north and east, while savannas and grasslands dominate the landscape in the south and center. The country also has a large number of wetlands and protected areas, such as the Paraguayan Pantanal, which is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. To access these areas, it is necessary to obtain permits and authorizations from the relevant authorities, especially if you plan to conduct research or nature observation activities.

In terms of services, Paraguay has a network of guides and tour operators that offer excursion and safari services in different natural areas of the country. These services can include transportation, accommodation, and food, and are designed to meet the needs of visitors who want to explore Paraguayan nature. However, it is crucial to research and plan ahead, as some of these services may have restrictions or require advance reservations.

In summary, Paraguay is a country with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, offering unique opportunities for nature observations. The country´s geographical location, climate, and infrastructure make it an attractive destination for nature lovers, and its friendly and hospitable people guarantee an unforgettable experience for visitors.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeBrazilian White-eared OpossumComadreja OveraGambá-de-orelha-brancaDidelphis albiventrisNot listed1III
 LC 
2Guianan Brown Four-eyed OpossumComadreja De AnteojosCuíca-cauda-de-ratoMetachirus nudicaudatusNative1III
 LC 
3CingulataChlamyphoridaeScreaming Hairy ArmadilloPiche LlorónChaetophractus vellerosusNative4IV
 LC 
4Six-banded ArmadilloGualacateEuphractus sexcinctusNative1III
 LC 
5Southern Three-banded ArmadilloQuirquincho BolaTolypeutes matacusNative4IV
 NT 
6DasypodidaeNine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNative1III
 LC 
7PilosaMyrmecophagidaeSouthern TamanduaOso MieleroTamandua tetradactylaNative3IV
 LC 
8PrimatesAotidaeAzara´s Night MonkeyMirikináAotus azaraeNative4IV
 LC 
9AtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative10VI
 NT 
10CebidaeHooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNative7V
 LC 
11PitheciidaePale TitiTití BlancoSauáPlecturocebus pallescensNative2III
 LC 
12LagomorphaLeporidaeCommon TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative1III
 EN 
13RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative5IV
 LC 
14Lowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNative1III
 LC 
15Chacoan MaraConejo de los PalosDolichotis salinicolaNative7V
 LC 
16Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative3IV
 LC 
17DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative5IV
 DD 
18ErethizontidaeYellow Quill-tipped PorcupineCoendú GrandeOuriço-caixeiroCoendou prehensilisNot listed1III
 LC 
19Paraguayan Hairy Dwarf PorcupineCoendú ChicoOuriço-cacheiroCoendou spinosusNot listed1III
 LC 
20CtenomyidaeChacoan Tuco-tucoTucu Tucu de ConoverCtenomys conoveriNot listed1III
 LC 
21EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNot listed1III
 LC 
22CricetidaeMontane Grass MouseRatón SelváticoRato-do-chãoAkodon montensisNot listed1III
 LC 
23MuridaeRoof RatRata NegraRattus rattusNot listed1III
 LC 
24ChiropteraPhyllostomidaeSeba´s Short-tailed BatMorcego-de-cauda-curtaCarollia perspicillataNative1III
 LC 
25White-lined Broad-nosed BatFalso Vampiro ListadoPlatyrrhinus lineatusNative1III
 LC 
26CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative2III
 LC 
27MustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative1III
 LC 
28Lesser GrisonHurón MenorFurão-pequenoGalictis cujaNative6V
 LC 
29Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative4IV
 NT 
30ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative3IV
 LC 
31Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNative3IV
 LC 
32CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative7V
 LC 
33Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative5IV
 LC 
34FelidaeJaguarundiJaguarundíHerpailurus yagouaroundiNative3IV
 LC 
35OcelotOceloteLeopardus pardalisNot listed1III
 LC 
36PumaPumaPuma concolorNot listed1III
 LC 
37PerissodactylaTapiridaeLowland TapirTapir AntaAnta-brasileiraTapirus terrestrisNative2III
 VU 
38ArtiodactylaCervidaeLesser BrocketCorzuela EnanaMazama nanusNot listed1III
 VU 
39Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNot listed1III
 LC 
40TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNot listed1III
 LC 
41Chacoan PeccaryPecarí QuimileroParachoerus wagneriNot listed1III
 EN 
42White-lipped PeccaryPecarí LabiadoTayassu pecariNot listed1III
 VU 
43CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative1III
 LC 
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