🐾

three banded armadillo

Tolypeutes tricinctus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Dreibinden-Kugelgürteltier
Portuguese Tatu-Bola

Similar Species in Tolypeutes

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of three banded armadillo?
The scientific name of three banded armadillo is Tolypeutes tricinctus. It belongs to the genus Tolypeutes.
What is the conservation status of three banded armadillo?
three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does three banded armadillo belong to?
three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) belongs to the genus Tolypeutes, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasypodidae.
Is three banded armadillo endangered?
Yes, three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does three banded armadillo belong to?
three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of three banded armadillo?
The closest relatives of three banded armadillo in the genus Tolypeutes include Southern Three-banded Armadillo.

Genus Tolypeutes — 2 Species

🐾
Southern Three-banded Armadillo
Tolypeutes matacus
NT
🐾
three banded armadillo
Tolypeutes tricinctus
VU

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia