Bookmarkable URL:http://hdl.handle.net/10217/54586
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Xenarthra
Family:Dasypodidae
Genus:Priodontes
Genus species:Priodontes maximus
Central South America Date:1958-1988 Subjects:Giant armadillo
edentate
Armadillos
Xenarthra
Mammals
Vertebrates
Chordata
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Xenarthra
Family:Dasypodidae
Genus:Priodontes
Genus species:Priodontes maximus
Animal Characteristics
Head-Body Length:75-100 cm
Weight:up to 60 kg
Identification:The giant armadillo is characterized by the armored and moveable plates along its back. It also has long claws on its forefeet.
Habitat:Forests
Diet:Carnivore: ants, termites, other insects, worms, spiders, snakes, carrion
Reproduction:After gestating for four months, female armadillos give birth to one or two young. The young are weaned when they are 1-1.5 months old.
Behavior:Armadillos are nocturnal animals. They will often sit on their hind feet, supported by their tail.
Status:Endangered
Interesting Facts:The front claws can be up to 20 cm long. The mouth holds 100 small teeth that shed as the armadillo ages.
Weight:up to 60 kg
Identification:The giant armadillo is characterized by the armored and moveable plates along its back. It also has long claws on its forefeet.
Habitat:Forests
Diet:Carnivore: ants, termites, other insects, worms, spiders, snakes, carrion
Reproduction:After gestating for four months, female armadillos give birth to one or two young. The young are weaned when they are 1-1.5 months old.
Behavior:Armadillos are nocturnal animals. They will often sit on their hind feet, supported by their tail.
Status:Endangered
Interesting Facts:The front claws can be up to 20 cm long. The mouth holds 100 small teeth that shed as the armadillo ages.
Other Information
Geographic:Northern South AmericaCentral South America Date:1958-1988 Subjects:Giant armadillo
edentate
Armadillos
Xenarthra
Mammals
Vertebrates
Chordata