Northern Tamandua

Tamandua mexicana

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Pilosa · Myrmecophagidae

About

The northern tamandua is a species of tamandua, an anteater in the family Myrmecophagidae. They live in tropical and subtropical forests from southern Mexico, through Central America, and to the edge of the northern Andes.

Fun Fact

Northern tamanduas have a prehensile tail as strong as a fifth limb that they anchor to branches while tearing open arboreal termite nests with their powerful claws.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

9-14 years

Threats

Deforestation
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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