Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo

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The Chacoan Naked-Tailed Armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis) is a species in the genus Cabassous. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cingulata (Cingulata)

Family

Dasypodidae

Genus

Cabassous

Species

Cabassous chacoensis (Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cabasú Chaqueño

German Kleines Nacktschwanz-Gürteltier

Similar Species in Cabassous

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southern naked-tailed armadillo

Cabassous unicinctus

Least Concern

Greater naked-tailed armadillo

Cabassous tatouay

Least Concern

Northern naked-tailed armadillo

Cabassous centralis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo?

The scientific name of Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo is Cabassous chacoensis. It belongs to the genus Cabassous.

What is the conservation status of Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo?

Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo belong to?

Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis) belongs to the genus Cabassous, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.

What kingdom does Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo belong to?

Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous chacoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo?

The closest relatives of Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo in the genus Cabassous include southern naked-tailed armadillo, Greater naked-tailed armadillo, Northern naked-tailed armadillo.