Cabasú Chaqueño

About

The Chacoan Naked-Tailed Armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis) is a species in the genus Cabassous. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cingulata (Cingulata)

Family

Dasypodidae

Genus

Cabassous

Species

Cabassous chacoensis (Cabasú Chaqueño)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cabasú Chaqueño

German Kleines Nacktschwanz-Gürteltier

Similar Species in Cabassous

Armadillo Cola de Trapo

Cabassous centralis

Near Threatened

Cabasu De Orejas Largas

Cabassous tatouay

Least Concern

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Cabasú De Orejas Largas

Cabassous unicinctus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabasú Chaqueño?

The scientific name of Cabasú Chaqueño is Cabassous chacoensis. It belongs to the genus Cabassous.

What is the conservation status of Cabasú Chaqueño?

Cabasú Chaqueño (Cabassous chacoensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Cabasú Chaqueño belong to?

Cabasú Chaqueño (Cabassous chacoensis) belongs to the genus Cabassous, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.

What kingdom does Cabasú Chaqueño belong to?

Cabasú Chaqueño (Cabassous chacoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cabasú Chaqueño?

The closest relatives of Cabasú Chaqueño in the genus Cabassous include Armadillo Cola de Trapo, Cabasu De Orejas Largas, Cabasú De Orejas Largas.