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Number of records: 120

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
1CrocodiliaAlligatoridaeBroad-snouted CaimanYacaré OveroJacaré-do-papo-amareloCaiman latirostrisNative3IV
  
2Yacare CaimanYacaré NegroJacaré-do-pantanalCaiman yacareNative5V
  
3SquamataAnguidaeMiddle Worm SnakeViborita de BigotesOphiodes intermediusNative3IV
  
4Cobra de VidrioOphiodes striatusNot listed1III
  
5BoidaeBoa ConstrictoraBoa constrictorNative2III
  
6Yellow AnacondaAnaconda AmarillaAnaconda-amarelaEunectes notaeusNative1III
  
7ColubridaeÑanduriré ComúnDormideiraDipsas turgidaNative1III
  
8Chaco Mock ViperCulebra Ocrácea ChaqueñaJararaca CorredeiraDryophylax chaquensisNative1III
  
9Keeled Sepia SnakeCulebra Ojo de GatoCorredeira CarenadaDryophylax hypoconiaNative1III
  
10Yellow bellied SnakeCulebra Verde y NegraCobra-do-capimErythrolamprus poecilogyrusNative1III
  
11Golden LiophisCulebra AcuáticaCobra Preta de BanhadoErythrolamprus semiaureusNot listed1III
  
12Culebra de Vientre RojoHelicops leopardinusNot listed1III
  
13Ñacanina de BañadoHydrodynastes gigasNot listed1III
  
14Parrot SnakeCulebra Verde ÁsperaLeptophis ahaetullaNative2III
  
15Amazon False Coral SnakeCoral FalsaItirapinaOxyrhopus rhombiferNative2III
  
16Tricolored Burrowing SnakeCoralina TricolorCoral-FalsaPhalotris tricolorNative2III
  
17Burrowing Night SnakeCulebra PampeanaPapa-AranhaPhilodryas agassiziiNot listed1III
  
18Miranda Green RacerCulebra ChaqueñaParelheiraPhilodryas mattogrossensisNot listed1III
  
19Culebra de OlfersPhilodryas olfersiiNative1III
  
20Günther´s Green RacerCulebra AreneraPhilodryas psammophideaNot listed1III
  
21Tiger Rat SnakeÑacaniná NegraSpilotes pullatusNot listed1III
  
22Toad-Eating SnakeFalsa YararáXenodon merremiiNative1III
  
23Banded Hog-nosed SnakeFalsa Coral ÑataXenodon pulcherNative2III
  
24DactyloidaeCalango-bandeiraAnolis meridionalisNative1III
  
25ElapidaeSouther Coral SnakeSerpiente De CoralMicrurus altirostrisNot listed1III
  
26GymnophthalmidaeLagartija NegraCercosaura schreibersiiNative1III
  
27IguanidaeIguana VerdeIguana iguanaNot listed1III
  
28LeptotyphlopidaeEpictia vellardiNative2III
  
29PhyllodactylidaeAmerafrican House GeckoGeko Centro-AfricanoHemidactylus mabouiaExotic4IV
  
30Homonota septentrionalisNative1III
  
31Przewalsky´s GeckoUtuto ChaqueñoPhyllopezus przewalskiiNative3IV
  
32PolychrotidaeFalso CamaleónPolychrus acutirostrisNative3IV
  
33ScincidaeLagartija de CristalNotomabuya frenataNative4IV
  
34TeiidaeAmazon RacerunnerLagarto VerdeAmeiva ameivaNative6V
  
35Lagartija Verde ListadaAmeivula abalosiNative2III
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36Lagarto Colorado Del CerradoSalvator duseniNative1III
  
37White-and-black Tegu LizardLagarto OveroTeiú-giganteSalvator merianaeNative9VI
  
38Red Tegu LizardLagarto ColoradoSalvator rufescensNative3IV
  
39Lagarto VerdeTeius oculatusNot listed2III
  
40TeyúTeius teyouNative4IV
  
41TropiduridaeStenocercus caducusNative2III
  
42Lagarto TrepadorLagarto-espinhosoTropidurus catalanensisNative2III
  
43Lagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative4IV
  
44Guarani Spiny LizardLagarto-guaraniTropidurus guaraniNative3IV
  
45Lagarto de los QuebrachalesTropidurus spinulosusNative5V
  
46Tarara Spiny LizardTropidurus tararaNative3IV
  
47Lagarto Trepador OrientalTropidurus torquatusNative3IV
  
48ViperidaeYarará ChicaBothrops diporusNative1III
  
49South American RattlesnakeVíbora CascabelCrotalus durissusNative5V
  
50TestudinesChelidaeBig-headed Pantanal Swamp TurtleTortuga Canaleta ParaguayaTartaruga-do-pantanalAcanthochelys macrocephalaNot listed1III
  
51Argentine Snake-necked TurtleTortuga Cuello de SerpienteHydromedusa tectiferaNative1III
  
52Tortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNot listed1III
  
53TestudinidaeTortuga Terrestre ArgentinaChelonoidis chilensisNative5V
  
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