Rio Negro silky anteater

Cyclopes ida

Lifespan: Experts are still studying
Reproduction: Gestation length is 120-150 days.
Size: Estimated around 300 grams
Diet: Mainly feeds on ants.

Common Names

English – Rio Negro silky anteater

Portuguese – Tamanduaí do Rio Negro

Spanish- Hormiguero sedoso Río Negro

How to Identify:

Cyclopes ida

Its fur of the back, legs, and tail is grey, and the belly yellow. It usually lacks both dorsal and ventral stripes; when present, the dorsal stripe is indistinct and blended into the dorsal fur.

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.

Rio Negro silky anteater Facts

Arboreal
Nocturnal
Toothless
Prehensile tail

Habitat

• Amazon Forest

Population Trend

• Unknown

Threats

• 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.