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Ai

Bradypus variegatus

Least Concern →
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
30 years
Length
60 cm
Weight
4.0 kg
Trend
→ Stable
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About

Um dos mamíferos mais lentos do mundo, a preguiça-de-três-dedos-de-garganta-marrom habita o dossel das florestas tropicais da América Central e do Sul, movendo-se a uma velocidade média de 0,24 km/h. Sua baixa taxa metabólica é uma adaptação fundamental à sua dieta pobre em nutrientes à base de folhas. As algas que crescem em sua pelagem proporcionam camuflagem e podem abrigar fungos simbióticos com propriedades antimicrobianas.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Sloths move so slowly that algae grows on their fur.
  • ✨ They only come down from trees to defecate, about once a week.
  • ✨ They can turn their heads 270 degrees.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore
Ai is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore
Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guasa
French Aï De Bolivie
German Braunkehl-Faultier
Portuguese Ai

Similar Species in Bradypus

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Ai
Bradypus tridactylus
Least Concern
Bicho-Preguiça
Bicho-Preguiça
Bradypus torquatus
Vulnerable
Preguiça Anã
Preguiça Anã
Bradypus pygmaeus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ai?
The scientific name of Ai is Bradypus variegatus. It belongs to the genus Bradypus.
What is the conservation status of Ai?
Ai (Bradypus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Ai live?
Ai is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Ai belong to?
Ai (Bradypus variegatus) belongs to the genus Bradypus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bradypodidae.
What does Ai eat?
Ai is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Ai live?
Ai has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.
Is Ai endangered?
No, Ai (Bradypus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ai belong to?
Ai (Bradypus variegatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Bradypus — 4 Species

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Ai
Bradypus variegatus
LC
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Ai
Bradypus tridactylus
LC 🦥
Bicho-Preguiça
Bradypus torquatus
VU 🦥
Preguiça Anã
Bradypus pygmaeus
CR
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