Screaming Hairy Armadillo

Chaetophractus vellerosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cingulata · Dasypodidae

About

The screaming hairy armadillo is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo, crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo. It is a burrowing armadillo found in the central and southern parts of South America. The adjective "screaming" derives from its habit of squealing when handled.

Fun Fact

This is one of the smallest and slenderest species of the genus Chaetophractus, but it has longer ears than others in its genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of insects, vertebrates and plant material (especially pods of Prosopis), varying considerably depending upon the season.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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