southern tamandua

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

Pilosa (有毛目)

Family

Myrmecophagidae

Genus

Tamandua

Species

Tamandua tetradactyla (southern tamandua)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Brazo Fuerte

French Fourmilier À Collier

German Südlicher Tamandua

Portuguese Mambira

Similar Species in Tamandua

Northern tamandua

Tamandua mexicana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of southern tamandua?

The scientific name of southern tamandua is Tamandua tetradactyla. It belongs to the genus Tamandua.

What is the conservation status of southern tamandua?

southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does southern tamandua live?

southern tamandua is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does southern tamandua belong to?

southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) belongs to the genus Tamandua, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrmecophagidae.

Is southern tamandua endangered?

No, southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does southern tamandua belong to?

southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of southern tamandua?

The closest relatives of southern tamandua in the genus Tamandua include Northern tamandua.