Oso Hormiguero

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

Myrmecophagidae

Genus

Tamandua

Species

Tamandua mexicana (Oso Hormiguero)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso Hormiguero

German Nördlicher Tamandua

Portuguese Tamandua Mexicana

Similar Species in Tamandua

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Brazo Fuerte

Tamandua tetradactyla

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oso Hormiguero?

The scientific name of Oso Hormiguero is Tamandua mexicana. It belongs to the genus Tamandua.

What is the conservation status of Oso Hormiguero?

Oso Hormiguero (Tamandua mexicana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Oso Hormiguero live?

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

What family does Oso Hormiguero belong to?

Oso Hormiguero (Tamandua mexicana) belongs to the genus Tamandua, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrmecophagidae.

Is Oso Hormiguero endangered?

No, Oso Hormiguero (Tamandua mexicana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Oso Hormiguero belong to?

Oso Hormiguero (Tamandua mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Oso Hormiguero?

The closest relatives of Oso Hormiguero in the genus Tamandua include Brazo Fuerte.