| Latin Name |
Zaedyus pichiy |
| Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
| Location
| South America |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
26 - 34 cms (10 - 13.5 inches) |
| Tail |
10 - 12 cms (4 - 4.75 inches) |
| Weight |
1 - 2 Kgs (2.2 - 4.4 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
9 Yrs (In Captivity) |
Habitat
The Pichi can be found in the grasslands and arid areas of southern South America.
Subspecies
There are two subspecies of the Pichi:
Zaedyus pichiy caurinus
Zaedyus pichiy pichiy
Interesting Facts
The Pichi is also known as:
Dwarf Armadillo
The word armadillo is Spanish for "little armored one"
Similar Animals
Giant Armadillo
Big Hairy Armadillo
Andean Hairy Armadillo
Screaming Hairy Armadillo
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Greater Fairy Armadillo
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