Hoffmann's two-toed sloth

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 (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Pilosa (披毛目)

Family

Megalonychidae

Genus

Choloepus

Species

Choloepus hoffmanni (Hoffmann's two-toed sloth)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Camaleón

French Unau D'Hoffmann

German Hoffmann-Zweifinger-Faultier

Similar Species in Choloepus

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southern two-toed sloth

Choloepus didactylus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoffmann's two-toed sloth?

The scientific name of Hoffmann's two-toed sloth is Choloepus hoffmanni. It belongs to the genus Choloepus.

What is the conservation status of Hoffmann's two-toed sloth?

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hoffmann's two-toed sloth live?

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Hoffmann's two-toed sloth belong to?

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) belongs to the genus Choloepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Megalonychidae.

Is Hoffmann's two-toed sloth endangered?

No, Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hoffmann's two-toed sloth belong to?

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Hoffmann's two-toed sloth?

The closest relatives of Hoffmann's two-toed sloth in the genus Choloepus include southern two-toed sloth.