Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo (Cabassous tatouay) — Least Concern Mammalia

Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo

Cabassous tatouay

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cingulata · Dasypodidae

About

The greater naked-tailed armadillo is an armadillo species from South America.

Fun Fact

Larger than the closely related southern naked-tailed armadillos, adults of the greater species measure 41 to 49 cm (16 to 19 in) in head-body length, with a tail 15 to 20 cm (5.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on ants and termites and sleeps in burrows, often dug within termite mounds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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