Least ConcernSouthern Tamandua
Tamandua tetradactyla
One of the 3 tamanduas on WAnimals
Mammals · Pilosa · Myrmecophagidae
Tamandua mexicana
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The northern tamandua is a mammal of the order Pilosa and the family Myrmecophagidae, one of the two existing tamandua species. It inhabits the humid and dry forests of Mexico, Central America and Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and a small part of Venezuela. It measures up to 65 cm and can weigh up to 8.5 kilos. It is arboreal and a digger. It has long claws and a prehensile tail. It feeds on insects, as all anteater species do. In Mexico it is considered to be in danger of extinction.
Weight
3.2 kg – 5.4 kg
Size
47 cm – 77 cm
Life expectancy
9 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamandua_mexicana
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