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Guasa

Bradypus variegatus

Least Concern →
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
30 years
Length
60 cm
Weight
4.0 kg
Trend
→ Stable

About

Uno de los mamíferos más lentos del mundo, el perezoso de tres dedos de garganta marrón habita en el dosel de los bosques lluviosos de América Central y del Sur, moviéndose a una velocidad promedio de 0,24 km/h. Su bajo metabolismo es una adaptación clave a su dieta pobre en nutrientes basada en hojas. Las algas que crecen en su pelaje proporcionan camuflaje y pueden albergar hongos simbióticos con propiedades antimicrobianas.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Sloths move so slowly that algae grows on their fur.
  • ✨ They only come down from trees to defecate, about once a week.
  • ✨ They can turn their heads 270 degrees.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore
Guasa is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore
Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order
Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)
Family
Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)
Genus
Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)
Species
Bradypus variegatus (Guasa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guasa
French Aï De Bolivie
German Braunkehl-Faultier
Portuguese Ai

Similar Species in Bradypus

Perezoso Pigmeo
Perezoso Pigmeo
Bradypus pygmaeus
Critically Endangered
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pale-throated three-toed sloth
Bradypus tridactylus
Least Concern
Maned sloth
Maned sloth
Bradypus torquatus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guasa?
The scientific name of Guasa is Bradypus variegatus. It belongs to the genus Bradypus.
What is the conservation status of Guasa?
Guasa (Bradypus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Guasa live?
Guasa is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Guasa belong to?
Guasa (Bradypus variegatus) belongs to the genus Bradypus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bradypodidae.
What does Guasa eat?
Guasa is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Guasa live?
Guasa has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.
Is Guasa endangered?
No, Guasa (Bradypus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guasa belong to?
Guasa (Bradypus variegatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Bradypus — 4 Species

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Guasa
Bradypus variegatus
LC
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Perezoso Pigmeo
Bradypus pygmaeus
CR 🦥
pale-throated three-toed sloth
Bradypus tridactylus
LC 🦥
Maned sloth
Bradypus torquatus
VU
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