Central American silky anteater

Cyclopes dorsalis

Lifespan: Experts are still studying
Reproduction: Gestation length is 120-150 days.
Size: Estimated around 155-275 grams
Diet: No information is available on the diet of this species, but it probably mainly feeds on ants.

Common Names

English – Central American silky anteater

Portuguese – Tamanduaí da América Central

Spanish- Ceibita, Hormiguero sedoso de Centroamérica, Osito del Platanar, Serafín

How to Identify:

Cyclopes dorsalis

Its color is quite different from the other ( Cyclopes) species: its general color is yellowish-brown, with the tail and limbs being more yellowish. There is no dorsal stripe, but a strongly developed and extensive sternal stripe.

IUCN Red List

Species are classified into one of nine Red List Categories: Extinct, Extinct in the Wild, Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened, Least Concern, Data Deficient and Not Evaluated. Vulnerable, Endangered and Critically Endangered species are considered to be threatened with extinction.

Central American silky anteater Facts

Arboreal
Nocturnal
Toothless
Prehensile tail

Habitat

Mangroves
Tropical Forests

Population Trend

• Stable

Threats

Unknown
Probably habitat loss

Here are some ways YOU can help keep anteaters healthy and safe:

– It is best to observe them from a distance and in silence.
– Our pets could attack them. It is important to keep your dog on a leash when you go for a walk, or keep your pets at home in an enclosed and safe area. In addition, taking care of our pets also means spaying and neutering them so that they do not breed without control.
– Anteaters love to live in the woods, keeping them as pets is not good for them. Keep in mind that they don’t like selfies either.
– If you find an injured anteater, contact a wildlife hospital so they can help it.
– If more people ate more bugs, there would be less demand for pigs and cows. Edible insects are better for the environment than large livestock.