| Latin Name |
Cyclopes didactylus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Central & South America |
| Colour |
Grey/Yellowish |
| Length |
16 - 21 cm (6.5 - 8.5 inches) |
| Tail |
16 - 23 cm (6.5 - 9 inches) |
| Weight |
150 - 275 g (5 - 10 oz) |
| Life Expectancy |
2 - 3 Yrs (In Captivity) |
Habitat
Silky Anteaters can be found in the forests of Central and South America.
Subspecies
There are seven subspecies of the Silky Anteater:
Cyclopes didactylus catellus
Cyclopes didactylus didactylus
Cyclopes didactylus dorsalis
Cyclopes didactylus eva
Cyclopes didactylus ida
Cyclopes didactylus melini
Cyclopes didactylus mexicanus
Interesting Facts
The Silky Anteater is also known as:
Pygmy Anteater
Similar Animals
Giant Anteater
Northern Tamandua
Southern Tamandua
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