Scientific name: Priodontes maximus.
Other common names Armadillo. Peludo o Tatú gigante. Tatú guazú. Tatú-canasta.
Other common names Armadillo. Peludo o Tatú gigante. Tatú guazú. Tatú-canasta.
Overview and Features.
It is a large mammal. It measures 1.50 to 1.60 m. long. including the tail. Can weigh up to 50-60 kg.
The shell consists of many plates, the smallest are in the tail andlegs. The general coloration is brown. being yellow on the flanks.The snout is elongated and the ears are not very large. In the handshave large nails are long. The female has two breasts.
It is a large mammal. It measures 1.50 to 1.60 m. long. including the tail. Can weigh up to 50-60 kg.
The shell consists of many plates, the smallest are in the tail andlegs. The general coloration is brown. being yellow on the flanks.The snout is elongated and the ears are not very large. In the handshave large nails are long. The female has two breasts.
Behavior.
It feeds on earthworms, carrion, termites, ants, insect larvae, smallsnakes. It is crepuscular or nocturnal and solitary walk. With thefront claws, which occupies large caves dug for shelter. Have a baby at birth.
Habitat.
Chaco forest with xerophytic vegetation.
Geographical distribution.
From eastern Venezuela, the Guianas, southern Colombia,eastern Peru and Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil.
In Argentina, the Chaco region of Salta, Formosa, Chaco andSantiago del Estero. Formerly extended further south.
Causes for the decline.
Is pursued by hunters to consume meat. Captured to take to zoos,museums, collectors, or to fill the shell as a sounding board ortaxidermy exhibit.
Curiosities.
The meat of this animal is eaten roasted or baked. Like theirrelatives the children (hairy armadillos).
The fat is used in native medicine for muscle and joint pains.Individual members of this family in the indigenous beliefs, a good concept. so they say these animals were the first to "turn the earth"with their sharp claws and they are very good and intelligent.
It feeds on earthworms, carrion, termites, ants, insect larvae, smallsnakes. It is crepuscular or nocturnal and solitary walk. With thefront claws, which occupies large caves dug for shelter. Have a baby at birth.
Habitat.
Chaco forest with xerophytic vegetation.
Geographical distribution.
From eastern Venezuela, the Guianas, southern Colombia,eastern Peru and Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil.
In Argentina, the Chaco region of Salta, Formosa, Chaco andSantiago del Estero. Formerly extended further south.
Causes for the decline.
Is pursued by hunters to consume meat. Captured to take to zoos,museums, collectors, or to fill the shell as a sounding board ortaxidermy exhibit.
Curiosities.
The meat of this animal is eaten roasted or baked. Like theirrelatives the children (hairy armadillos).
The fat is used in native medicine for muscle and joint pains.Individual members of this family in the indigenous beliefs, a good concept. so they say these animals were the first to "turn the earth"with their sharp claws and they are very good and intelligent.
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