Corechi

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

Tolypeutes

Species

Tolypeutes matacus (Corechi)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Corechi

German Kugelgürteltier

Similar Species in Tolypeutes

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three banded armadillo

Tolypeutes tricinctus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Corechi?

The scientific name of Corechi is Tolypeutes matacus. It belongs to the genus Tolypeutes.

What is the conservation status of Corechi?

Corechi (Tolypeutes matacus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Corechi belong to?

Corechi (Tolypeutes matacus) belongs to the genus Tolypeutes, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.

What kingdom does Corechi belong to?

Corechi (Tolypeutes matacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Corechi?

The closest relatives of Corechi in the genus Tolypeutes include three banded armadillo.