Brazo Fuerte

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 tetradactyla (Brazo Fuerte)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Brazo Fuerte

French Fourmilier À Collier

German Südlicher Tamandua

Portuguese Mambira

Similar Species in Tamandua

Oso Hormiguero

Tamandua mexicana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazo Fuerte?

The scientific name of Brazo Fuerte is Tamandua tetradactyla. It belongs to the genus Tamandua.

What is the conservation status of Brazo Fuerte?

Brazo Fuerte (Tamandua tetradactyla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazo Fuerte live?

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

What family does Brazo Fuerte belong to?

Brazo Fuerte (Tamandua tetradactyla) belongs to the genus Tamandua, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrmecophagidae.

Is Brazo Fuerte endangered?

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

What kingdom does Brazo Fuerte belong to?

Brazo Fuerte (Tamandua tetradactyla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Brazo Fuerte?

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