Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Nine-banded armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus
The nine-banded armadillo is an articulated armour shell and strong digging claws.
Natural habitat
Woodland, grassland and scrub with diggable soils.
Geographic distribution
The Americas, from the southern United States to Argentina.
Diet
Insects, larvae, small vertebrates and plant matter.
Key characteristics
An articulated armour shell and strong digging claws.
The four young in a litter are often genetically identical.
