Southern Maned Sloth (Bradypus crinitus) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Southern Maned Sloth

Bradypus crinitus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Pilosa · Bradypodidae

About

The southern maned sloth is a three-toed sloth species.

Fun Fact

The southern maned sloths have flatter skulls, rounder jaws, and wider cheekbones than the northern maned sloths.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a highly biodiverse region.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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