Perezoso de Dos Dedos

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 didactylus (Perezoso de Dos Dedos)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Perezoso de Dos Dedos

German Linnaeus-Zweifinger-Faultier

Portuguese Preguiça-Real

Similar Species in Choloepus

Camaleón

Choloepus hoffmanni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Perezoso de Dos Dedos?

The scientific name of Perezoso de Dos Dedos is Choloepus didactylus. It belongs to the genus Choloepus.

What is the conservation status of Perezoso de Dos Dedos?

Perezoso de Dos Dedos (Choloepus didactylus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Perezoso de Dos Dedos live?

Perezoso de Dos Dedos is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Perezoso de Dos Dedos belong to?

Perezoso de Dos Dedos (Choloepus didactylus) belongs to the genus Choloepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Megalonychidae.

Is Perezoso de Dos Dedos endangered?

No, Perezoso de Dos Dedos (Choloepus didactylus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Perezoso de Dos Dedos belong to?

Perezoso de Dos Dedos (Choloepus didactylus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Perezoso de Dos Dedos?

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