33,314 observations
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Dasypus mexicanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Cingulata ›Family: Dasypodidae ›Genus: Dasypus
About
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), also called the nine-banded long-nosed armadillo or common long-nosed armadillo, is a species of armadillo native to North, Central, and South America, making it the most widespread of the armadillos. They superficially resemble pangolins, though the two are not closely related; they have undergone convergent evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is Dasypus mexicanus.
- Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo belongs to the order Cingulata.
- Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo belongs to the family Dasypodidae.
- Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo belongs to the genus Dasypus.