| Patagonian grasslands (NT0804) | |
|---|---|
 Natural grasslands next to the road to Cerro Castillo. | |
 Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropical |
| Biome | Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands |
| Geography | |
| Countries | |
| Coordinates | 52°49′59″S 69°10′44″W / 52.833°S 69.179°W |
The Patagonian grasslands (NT0804) is an ecoregion in the south of Argentina and Chile. The grasslands are home to diverse fauna, including several rare or endemic species of birds. There are few protected areas. The grasslands are threatened by overgrazing by sheep, which supply high-quality merino wool. Efforts are being made to develop sustainable grazing practices to avoid desertification.