| Latin Name |
Tamandua tetradactyla |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| South America |
| Colour |
Pale Yellow & Black |
| Length |
53 - 88 cm (21 - 34.6 inches) |
| Tail |
37 - 60 cm (14.5 - 23.5 inches) |
| Weight |
3.5 - 8.5 Kgs (7.75 - 19 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Habitat
Southern Tamanduas can be found in South America.
Subspecies
There are four subspecies of the Southern Tamandua:
Tamandua tetradactyla nigra
Tamandua tetradactyla quichua
Tamandua tetradactyla straminea
Tamandua tetradactyla tetradactyla
Interesting Facts
The Southern Tamandua is also known as:
Collard Anteater
Lesser Anteater
Similar Animals
Silky Anteater
Giant Anteater
Northern Tamandua |
