Camaleón

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)

Family

Megalonychidae

Genus

Choloepus

Species

Choloepus hoffmanni (Camaleón)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Camaleón

French Unau D'Hoffmann

German Hoffmann-Zweifinger-Faultier

Similar Species in Choloepus

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Perezoso de Dos Dedos

Choloepus didactylus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Camaleón?

The scientific name of Camaleón is Choloepus hoffmanni. It belongs to the genus Choloepus.

What is the conservation status of Camaleón?

Camaleón (Choloepus hoffmanni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Camaleón live?

Camaleón is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Camaleón belong to?

Camaleón (Choloepus hoffmanni) belongs to the genus Choloepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Megalonychidae.

Is Camaleón endangered?

No, Camaleón (Choloepus hoffmanni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Camaleón belong to?

Camaleón (Choloepus hoffmanni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Camaleón?

The closest relatives of Camaleón in the genus Choloepus include Perezoso de Dos Dedos.