Greater Long-nosed Armadillo
Dasypus kappleri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderCingulata (Armadillos)
- FamilyDasypodidae (Long-nosed Armadillos)
- GenusDasypus (Long-nosed Armadillos)
- SpeciesDasypus kappleri (Greater Long-nosed Armadillo)
About the Greater Long-nosed Armadillo
The greater long-nosed armadillo (Dasypus kappleri) is a South American species of armadillo found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. It is a solitary, nocturnal, terrestrial animal that feeds on arthropods and other invertebrates, usually living in the vicinity of streams and swamps.
One of the larger species of armadillo, it measures 83 to 106 cm (33 to 42 in) in total length and generally weighing 8.5 to 10.5 kg (19 to 23 lb), though it can reach as much as 15 kg (33 lb). Spurs on its hind legs allow it to crawl on its knees into narrow tunnels.
Two subspecies are recognised: D. k. kappleri (Krauss, 1862), also called the Guianan Shield long-nosed armadillo, is found from southeastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname to the lower part of the Amazon Basin in Brazil.
D. k. pastasae (Thomas, 1901), also called the West Amazonian long-nosed armadillo, is from eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northeastern Bolivia and the upper part of the Amazon basin in Brazil. The greater long-nose armadillo is the largest armadillo in its genus. Its head-and-body length is between... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greater Long-nosed Armadillo in Manu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greater Long-nosed Armadillo in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Greater Long-nosed Armadillo sighting in Manu National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greater Long-nosed Armadillo in Manu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Greater Long-nosed Armadillo in Manu National Park in our monthly data.