Pale-throated Sloth

Bradypus tridactylus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Pilosa · Bradypodidae

About

The pale-throated sloth, occasionally known as the ai, is a species of three-toed sloth that inhabits tropical rainforests in northern South America.

Fun Fact

Pale-throated sloths host entire ecosystems in their fur — algae, fungi, beetles, and moths all live on a single sloth, and the green algae provides camouflage in the rainforest canopy.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20-30 years

Threats

Wildfire
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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