southern two-toed sloth

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 (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)

Family

Megalonychidae

Genus

Choloepus

Species

Choloepus didactylus (southern two-toed sloth)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Perezoso de Dos Dedos

German Linnaeus-Zweifinger-Faultier

Portuguese Preguiça-Real

Similar Species in Choloepus

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth

Choloepus hoffmanni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of southern two-toed sloth?

The scientific name of southern two-toed sloth is Choloepus didactylus. It belongs to the genus Choloepus.

What is the conservation status of southern two-toed sloth?

southern two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does southern two-toed sloth live?

southern two-toed sloth is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does southern two-toed sloth belong to?

southern two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) belongs to the genus Choloepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Megalonychidae.

Is southern two-toed sloth endangered?

No, southern two-toed sloth (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 southern two-toed sloth belong to?

southern two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of southern two-toed sloth?

The closest relatives of southern two-toed sloth in the genus Choloepus include Hoffmann's two-toed sloth.