Six-banded armadillo
Euphractus sexcinctus
Currently not on view
| Diet | Small invertebrates, insects, ants, carrion, fruits and tubers |
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| Size | 16-20 inches long; weighs 7-14 pounds |
| Type | Mammals |
| Range | South America in Brazil, northeast Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina |
| Habitat | Savannas, shrublands and forests |
About the Six-banded armadillo
The six-banded armadillos at Shedd, Rough and Elliott, are ambassadors for their species.
Did you know?
Six-banded armadillos are excellent diggers. They use their front claws to dig burrows to live in and search for prey.
Armadillos have poor eyesight, so they rely on their sense of smell to detect predators and prey.
IUCN Red List Conservation Status
Association of Zoos & Aquariums Species Survival Plan®
This species is part of a program to support healthy, genetically diverse animal populations.