Apr 15, 2020
Yungas lesser long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus mazzai) other common names Mazza’s mulita Taxonomy Order: Cingulata Family: Dasypodidae Subfamily: Dasypodinae description The Yungas lesser long-nosed armadillo has a head-body length of ca. 31 cm, a relatively long tail of...
Feb 19, 2020
Brazilian three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) other common names Taxonomy Order: Cingulata Family: Chlamyphoridae Subfamily: Tolypeutinae description The Brazilian three-banded armadillo has a head-body length of 23–25 cm and weight around 1–1.8 kg. The...
Oct 29, 2019
armadillo bibliography This bibliography, compiled by Dr. Mariella Superina, contains the titles of over 4100 articles, books, and dissertations on armadillos. Presented in 11 sections, the bibliography is available for browsing and download in full. The author would...
Apr 19, 2020
Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) other common names Hoffmann’s two-fingered sloth Taxonomy Order: Pilosa Family: Megalonychidae description This sloth has a head-body length of 50–70 cm, a short vestigial tail of 1.4–3 cm, and it weighs...
Aug 31, 2023
Large hairy armadillo Chaetophractus villosus Reproduction: Usually two, but sometimes one or three offspring per litter. Breeds between the end of winter and beginning of spring. Weight: 2–5 kgDiet: Mainly beetle adults and larvae, and sometimes plant material...
