Tamandua-Cigarra

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)

Family

Cyclopedidae

Genus

Cyclopes

Species

Cyclopes didactylus (Tamandua-Cigarra)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Inti Pelejo

Portuguese Tamandua-Cigarra

Similar Species in Cyclopes

Central American Silky Anteater

Cyclopes dorsalis

Least Concern

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Rio Negro Silky Anteater

Cyclopes ida

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tamandua-Cigarra?

The scientific name of Tamandua-Cigarra is Cyclopes didactylus. It belongs to the genus Cyclopes.

What is the conservation status of Tamandua-Cigarra?

Tamandua-Cigarra (Cyclopes didactylus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tamandua-Cigarra live?

Tamandua-Cigarra is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Tamandua-Cigarra belong to?

Tamandua-Cigarra (Cyclopes didactylus) belongs to the genus Cyclopes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyclopedidae.

Is Tamandua-Cigarra endangered?

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

What kingdom does Tamandua-Cigarra belong to?

Tamandua-Cigarra (Cyclopes didactylus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tamandua-Cigarra?

The closest relatives of Tamandua-Cigarra in the genus Cyclopes include Central American Silky Anteater, Rio Negro Silky Anteater.