🌿Native Nature

Screaming Hairy Armadillo

Chaetophractus vellerosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Cingulata ›Family: Chlamyphoridae ›Genus: Chaetophractus

About

The screaming hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus vellerosus) is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo, crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo. It is a burrowing armadillo found in the central and southern parts of South America. The adjective "screaming" derives from its habit of squealing when handled or threatened.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Screaming Hairy Armadillo?
The scientific name of Screaming Hairy Armadillo is Chaetophractus vellerosus.
What is the conservation status of Screaming Hairy Armadillo?
The Screaming Hairy Armadillo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Screaming Hairy Armadillo belong to?
Screaming Hairy Armadillo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Screaming Hairy Armadillo belong to?
Screaming Hairy Armadillo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Screaming Hairy Armadillo belong to?
Screaming Hairy Armadillo belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Screaming Hairy Armadillo belong to?
Screaming Hairy Armadillo belongs to the order Cingulata.
What family does Screaming Hairy Armadillo belong to?
Screaming Hairy Armadillo belongs to the family Chlamyphoridae.
What genus does Screaming Hairy Armadillo belong to?
Screaming Hairy Armadillo belongs to the genus Chaetophractus.