Brown-throated Sloth
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Brown-throated Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Silhouette: Sarah Werning · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
at Cahuita National Park
95 Verified sightings at Cahuita National Park From 2019 to 2026
3,134 Verified sightings across all 39 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Brown-throated Sloth

The brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus) is a species of three-toed sloth found in the Neotropical realm of Central and South America. It is the most common of the five species of three-toed sloth, and is found in the forests of South and Central America in countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Although they once lived in Argentina, they are now believed to be extinct there.

The brown-throated sloth is of similar size and build to most other species of three-toed sloths, with both males and females being 42 to 80 cm (17 to 31 in) in total body length. The tail is relatively short, only 2.5 to 9 cm (1.0 to 3.5 in) long. Adults weigh from 2.25 to 6.3 kg (5.0 to 13.9 lb), with no significant size difference between males and females. Each foot has three fingers, ending in long, curved claws, which are 7 to 8 cm (2.8 to 3.1 in) long on the fore feet, and 5 to 5.5 cm (2.0 to 2.2 in) on the hind feet.

They have long forelimbs with three claws on each and about 10 cervical vertebrae, allowing their necks to rotate up to 270 degrees. Their cylindrical teeth lack enamel. Like many herbivorous... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Cahuita National Park

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth
LC

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Choloepus hoffmanni

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely
Northern Tamandua
LC

Northern Tamandua

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Tamandua mexicana

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Northern Silky Anteater
LC

Northern Silky Anteater

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Cyclopes dorsalis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Manuel Antonio National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~80%
2 Bastimentos Island National Marine Park 🇵🇦 Panama
~70%
3 Parque Natural Metropolitano 🇵🇦 Panama
~70%
4 Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~60%
5 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~50%
6 Tortuguero National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~50%
7 Amacayacu National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
~50%
8 Soberanía National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
~50%
9 Cahuita National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~40%
10 Chagres National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
~40%
11 Corcovado National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~40%
12 Darién National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
~40%
13 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~40%
14 Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~40%
15 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~40%
16 Tayrona National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
~40%
17 Anavilhanas National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~40%
18 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
~30%
19 Tambopata National Reserve 🇵🇪 Peru
~30%
20 Yasuní National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~30%
21 Tijuca National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~30%
22 Serra dos Órgãos National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
~20%
23 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~20%
24 Marino Ballena National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~20%
25 San Lorenzo Protected Forest 🇵🇦 Panama
~20%
26 Carara National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
27 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
28 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~10%
29 Amboró National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
Insufficient data
30 Utría National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
Insufficient data
31 Henri Pittier National Park 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Insufficient data
32 Pico Bonito National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
33 Piedras Blancas National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
34 Sierra de la Macarena National Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
Insufficient data
35 Itatiaia National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
36 Rincón de la Vieja National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
37 Madidi National Park 🇧🇴 Bolivia
Insufficient data
38 Las Baulas Marine National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
39 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Brown-throated Sloth in Cahuita National Park?

About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-throated Sloth sighting in Cahuita National Park, based on 95 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Brown-throated Sloth in Cahuita National Park?

August has the highest sighting rate for Brown-throated Sloth in Cahuita National Park in our monthly data.

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