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brown-throated three-toed sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Least Concern →

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

30 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

4.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

One of the world's slowest mammals, brown-throated three-toed sloths hang inverted in the rainforest canopy of Central and South America, moving at an average speed of 0.24 km/h. Their low metabolic rate is a key adaptation to their nutrient-poor leaf diet. Algae growing in their fur provides camouflage and may harbor symbiotic fungi with antimicrobial properties. Moths, beetles, and fungi form a miniature ecosystem within sloth fur.

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

brown-throated three-toed sloth is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (млекопитающие)

Order

Pilosa (неполнозубые)

Family

Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)

Genus

Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)

Species

Bradypus variegatus (brown-throated three-toed sloth)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guasa

French Aï De Bolivie

German Braunkehl-Faultier

Portuguese Ai

Similar Species in Bradypus

Pygmy three-toed sloth

Bradypus pygmaeus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brown-throated three-toed sloth?

The scientific name of brown-throated three-toed sloth is Bradypus variegatus. It belongs to the genus Bradypus.

What is the conservation status of brown-throated three-toed sloth?

brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does brown-throated three-toed sloth live?

brown-throated three-toed sloth is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does brown-throated three-toed sloth belong to?

brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) belongs to the genus Bradypus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bradypodidae.

What does brown-throated three-toed sloth eat?

brown-throated three-toed sloth is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does brown-throated three-toed sloth live?

brown-throated three-toed sloth has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

Is brown-throated three-toed sloth endangered?

No, brown-throated three-toed sloth (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 brown-throated three-toed sloth belong to?

brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).