Nine-banded armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus
ok. 75,2 cmAdult male
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- approx. 2.5–6.5 kgDorosłe osobniki
Nine-banded armadillo — size comparison
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is an American mammal recognised by bony armour covered with a horny layer. It inhabits forests, scrub and mead
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
020406080
approx. 75.2 cm
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Nine-banded armadillo — size comparison — facts and sources
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is an American mammal recognised by bony armour covered with a horny layer. It inhabits forests, scrub and meadows, particularly where soil permits digging. Movable bands in the middle armour allow the body to bend during movement.
It feeds mainly on insects, larvae and other invertebrates. It finds food primarily through keen smell, rooting in litter and soil. Powerful claws help extract prey and excavate sheltering burrows.
It usually leads a solitary, nocturnal life. It can briefly hold its breath while walking underwater. Its reproductive biology is also distinctive: the female usually bears four identical young developing from one fertilised egg. Offspring initially use burrow cover and maternal care before independently exploring the surroundings.
ADW: średnia 0,752 m, zakres 0,615–0,800 m. Źródło nie nazywa końców osi; przyjęcie długości całkowitej jest interpretacją, nie dodatkowym ogonem. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.