Panamerican Giant Ground Sloth (Eremotherium laurillardi) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Panamerican Giant Ground Sloth

Eremotherium laurillardi

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Pilosa · Megatheriidae

About

Eremotherium is an extinct genus of giant ground sloth in the family Megatheriidae. Eremotherium lived in southern North America, Central America, and northern South America. It was one of the largest sloths, with a body size comparable to elephants, weighing around 4.5 tonnes and measuring about 6 metres (20 ft) long, slightly larger than its close relative Megatherium.

Fun Fact

It was one of the largest sloths, with a body size comparable to elephants, weighing around 4.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to South America, slightly larger, and preferred more open habitats than Eremotherium.

Diet

Diet of C4 herbaceous plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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