Southern Three-banded Armadillo

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Mammalia (포유류)

Order

Cingulata (Cingulata)

Family

Dasypodidae

Genus

Tolypeutes

Species

Tolypeutes matacus (Southern Three-banded Armadillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Corechi

German Kugelgürteltier

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Tolypeutes tricinctus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Three-banded Armadillo?

The scientific name of Southern Three-banded Armadillo is Tolypeutes matacus. It belongs to the genus Tolypeutes.

What is the conservation status of Southern Three-banded Armadillo?

Southern Three-banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Southern Three-banded Armadillo belong to?

Southern Three-banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) belongs to the genus Tolypeutes, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.

What kingdom does Southern Three-banded Armadillo belong to?

Southern Three-banded Armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Three-banded Armadillo?

The closest relatives of Southern Three-banded Armadillo in the genus Tolypeutes include three banded armadillo.