Beira vs Hoffmann's two-toed sloth

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Choloepus hoffmanni

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Hoffmann's two-toed sloth is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Megalonychidae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Choloepus
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Choloepus hoffmanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Hoffmann's two-toed sloth share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.