Northern tamandua

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 (животные)

Phylum

Chordata (хордовые)

Class

Mammalia (млекопитающие)

Order

Pilosa (неполнозубые)

Family

Myrmecophagidae

Genus

Tamandua

Species

Tamandua mexicana (Northern tamandua)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso Hormiguero

German Nördlicher Tamandua

Portuguese Tamandua Mexicana

Similar Species in Tamandua

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southern tamandua

Tamandua tetradactyla

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern tamandua?

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

What is the conservation status of Northern tamandua?

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

Where does Northern tamandua live?

Northern tamandua is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Northern tamandua belong to?

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

Is Northern tamandua endangered?

No, Northern tamandua (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 Northern tamandua belong to?

Northern tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Northern tamandua?

The closest relatives of Northern tamandua in the genus Tamandua include southern tamandua.