Tamandua Mexicana

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)

Family

Myrmecophagidae

Genus

Tamandua

Species

Tamandua mexicana (Tamandua Mexicana)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso Hormiguero

German Nördlicher Tamandua

Portuguese Tamandua Mexicana

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Mambira

Tamandua tetradactyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tamandua Mexicana?

The scientific name of Tamandua Mexicana is Tamandua mexicana. It belongs to the genus Tamandua.

What is the conservation status of Tamandua Mexicana?

Tamandua Mexicana (Tamandua mexicana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tamandua Mexicana live?

Tamandua Mexicana is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Tamandua Mexicana belong to?

Tamandua Mexicana (Tamandua mexicana) belongs to the genus Tamandua, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrmecophagidae.

Is Tamandua Mexicana endangered?

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

What kingdom does Tamandua Mexicana belong to?

Tamandua Mexicana (Tamandua mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tamandua Mexicana?

The closest relatives of Tamandua Mexicana in the genus Tamandua include Mambira.