Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus)

Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus)

Scientific Name: Chlamyphorus truncatus

Kingdom: Animalia,

Phylum: Chordata,

Class: Mammalia,

Order: Cingulata,

Family: Dasypodidae,

Subfamily: Euphractinae,

Genus: Chlamyphorus,

Type: Mammal,

Diet: Omnivore,

Size: 90mm -115mm (3.5in - 4.5in),

Weight: 120g (4.2 oz),

Top Speed: Unknown,

Life Span: 5 - 10 years,

Lifestyle: Solitary,

Colour: Pale Rose,

Conservation Status: Threatened.

** Pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) which is also known as the Pichiciego is the smallest species of armadillo known.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_fairy_armadillo