Northern naked-tailed armadillo
Cabassous centralis
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="northern-naked-tailed-armadillo"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(животные)
Phylum
Chordata
(хордовые)
Class
Mammalia
(млекопитающие)
Order
Cingulata
(Броненосцы)
Family
Dasypodidae
Genus
Cabassous
Species
Cabassous centralis
(Northern naked-tailed armadillo)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Armadillo Cola de Trapo
French
Tatou
German
Mittelamerikanisches Nacktschwanz-Gürteltier
Similar Species in Cabassous
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Northern naked-tailed armadillo?
The scientific name of Northern naked-tailed armadillo is Cabassous centralis. It belongs to the genus Cabassous.
What is the conservation status of Northern naked-tailed armadillo?
Northern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous centralis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern naked-tailed armadillo live?
Northern naked-tailed armadillo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Northern naked-tailed armadillo belong to?
Northern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous centralis) belongs to the genus Cabassous, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.
What kingdom does Northern naked-tailed armadillo belong to?
Northern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous centralis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Northern naked-tailed armadillo?
The closest relatives of Northern naked-tailed armadillo in the genus Cabassous include Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo, southern naked-tailed armadillo, Greater naked-tailed armadillo.
Genus Cabassous — 4 Species
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Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo
Cabassous chacoensis
southern naked-tailed armadillo
Cabassous unicinctus
Greater naked-tailed armadillo
Cabassous tatouay
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Northern naked-tailed armadillo
Cabassous centralis
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