Armadillos are very easy-to-recognize mammals, distinguished by having an armor made up of bony plates covered by horny shields that serve as protection, and in some genera allow the animal to roll up into a ball.
Six-banded Armadillo
Species
E. Sexcintus
Order
Cingulata
Family
Dasypodidae
Conservation status
Low risk (Least concern)
Characteristics
Behavior, Diet, and Habitat
Interesting Facts
Characteristics
The six-banded armadillo weighs between 3.2 and 6.5 kg and measures around 40 cm in length.
Its head is flat and pointed in shape. It has movable bands on its shell and two to four distinctive stripes at the base of its tail. On its front feet, it has five toes with claws, with the longest claw positioned on the second toe. It generally has nine pairs of teeth in the upper jaw and ten in the lower jaw.
Behavior, Diet, and Habitat
The six-banded armadillo weighs between 3.2 and 6.5 kg and is about 40 cm long.
Its head is flat and pointed in shape. It has movable bands on its shell and two to four distinctive stripes at the base of its tail. On its front feet, it has five toes with claws, with the longest one positioned on the second toe. It generally has nine pairs of teeth in the upper jaw and ten in the lower jaw.
Interesting Facts
The gestation period is 60 to 65 days, with litters of 1 to 3 offspring. The young are born with their eyes closed and make a clicking sound to get a response from their mother. After 22 days, their eyes open. They begin to eat solid food after 30 days and reach sexual maturity at 9 months.