southern naked-tailed armadillo

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 (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳類)

Order

Cingulata (被甲目)

Family

Dasypodidae

Genus

Cabassous

Species

Cabassous unicinctus (southern naked-tailed armadillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cabasú De Orejas Largas

German Südliches Nacktschwanz-Gürteltier

Similar Species in Cabassous

Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo

Cabassous chacoensis

Near Threatened

Greater naked-tailed armadillo

Cabassous tatouay

Least Concern

Northern naked-tailed armadillo

Cabassous centralis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of southern naked-tailed armadillo?

The scientific name of southern naked-tailed armadillo is Cabassous unicinctus. It belongs to the genus Cabassous.

What is the conservation status of southern naked-tailed armadillo?

southern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous unicinctus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does southern naked-tailed armadillo live?

southern naked-tailed armadillo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does southern naked-tailed armadillo belong to?

southern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous unicinctus) belongs to the genus Cabassous, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.

Is southern naked-tailed armadillo endangered?

No, southern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous unicinctus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does southern naked-tailed armadillo belong to?

southern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous unicinctus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of southern naked-tailed armadillo?

The closest relatives of southern naked-tailed armadillo in the genus Cabassous include Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo, Greater naked-tailed armadillo, Northern naked-tailed armadillo.