Greater long-nosed armadillo

Dasypus beniensis

Reproduction: Two offspring are born per litter. Believed to always be the same sex.
Weight: 8.5–10.5 kg
Diet: Generalist insectivore

Common Names

English – Greater long-nosed armadillo

Spanish – Armadillo de Kappler

Portuguese Tatu-Quinze-Quilos

French – Tatou de Kappler

German – Kappler-Weichgürteltier

How to Identify:

Carapace	Grey or brown
Moveable bands	7-8
Tail	33–48 cm
Other characteristics	Enlarged projecting scales at the knee
	A wide base of the tail
	Lighter skin color on the part of the head below the head shield

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.

Greater long-nosed armadillo Facts

Second largest armadillo species
Large projecting scales at the knee
Its scientific name, beniensis, refers to the Río Beni in Bolivia, where it was first described

Habitat

Tropical rainforest

Population Trend

• Unknown

Threats

Unknown
Deforestation
Hunting

Here are some ways YOU can help keep armadillos 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.
– Another way to help protect the areas where armadillos live is by not starting fires.
– Armadillos love to live in nature, keeping them as pets is not good for them. Keep in mind that they don’t like selfies either.
– If you find an injured armadillo, contact a wildlife hospital so they can help it.
– Deforestation is often caused to make more land for livestock. Eating less meat may help save our forests.