Greater fairy armadillo

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Cingulata (tatou)

Family

Dasypodidae

Genus

Calyptophractus

Species

Calyptophractus retusus (Greater fairy armadillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pichiciego Mayor

German Burmeister-Gürtelmull

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater fairy armadillo?

The scientific name of Greater fairy armadillo is Calyptophractus retusus. It belongs to the genus Calyptophractus.

What is the conservation status of Greater fairy armadillo?

Greater fairy armadillo (Calyptophractus retusus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Greater fairy armadillo belong to?

Greater fairy armadillo (Calyptophractus retusus) belongs to the genus Calyptophractus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.

What kingdom does Greater fairy armadillo belong to?

Greater fairy armadillo (Calyptophractus retusus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).