Silky Anteater

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Pilosa (Zahnarme)

Family

Cyclopedidae

Genus

Cyclopes

Species

Cyclopes didactylus (Silky Anteater)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Inti Pelejo

Portuguese Tamandua-Cigarra

Similar Species in Cyclopes

Central American Silky Anteater

Cyclopes dorsalis

Least Concern

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Rio Negro Silky Anteater

Cyclopes ida

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silky Anteater?

The scientific name of Silky Anteater is Cyclopes didactylus. It belongs to the genus Cyclopes.

What is the conservation status of Silky Anteater?

Silky Anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Silky Anteater live?

Silky Anteater is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Silky Anteater belong to?

Silky Anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) belongs to the genus Cyclopes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyclopedidae.

Is Silky Anteater endangered?

No, Silky Anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Silky Anteater belong to?

Silky Anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Silky Anteater?

The closest relatives of Silky Anteater in the genus Cyclopes include Central American Silky Anteater, Rio Negro Silky Anteater.