truncatus is classified as endangered by the IUCN and the USDI (1980), due to habitat reduction by agriculture and predation by domestic dogs. truncatus have ever survived more than four years in captivity. truncatus feeds primarily on ants and ant larvae they are also known to eat worms, snails, roots and other plant material. truncatus will leave the burrow if it rains enough to moisten the soil. Burrows are often found near an anthill, preferably in dry soil that feels uncomfortably warm to the human hand. truncatus often uses the flat armor plate at the rear to plug the opening of the burrow, like a cork. When digging, the animal supports its hind end using the tail, and quickly throws dirt underneath and behind itself, using the front feet to pile up dirt beneath it and the hind feet to shove the dirt away. It can burrow rapidly enough to completely bury itself within seconds when threatened. truncatus is nocturnal, and sluggish except when burrowing. The pink fairy armadillo inhabits dry grasslands and sandy plains with thorn bushes and cactus. The tail cannot be raised, and as a result drags behind the animal as it walks. This species of armadillo typically grows to be between 90-115 mm in length (3.5-4.5 inches), not including its. The tail is spatula-shaped, and protrudes from a notch in the rear plate. The Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus), which is also referred to as the Pichiciego, is believed to be the tiniest type of armadillo (mammals of the family Dasypodidae, mostly known for having a bony armor shell) on Earth. Fairies, for instance, do not have robust digging claws. This creature can bury itself in the sand in seconds and then nagivate underground easily. It is unique because of its aerodynamic body shape, smooth shell and sharp claws. It is found in central Argentinas sandy plains and dry grasslands. However, it also has some rather unfairy-like qualities. The pink fairy armadillo, also known as the Pichiciego is one of the smallest species of armadillo. After all, this is a species that spends most of its time in a subterranean neverland and whose pink armour, sitting atop silky white fur, gives it an almost magical charm. A bone plate in the shell at the rear of the animal is securely attached to the pelvic bones. The pink fairy armadillo is mostly an apt name. truncatus is the only armadillo with the dorsal shell almost completely separated from the body. All bands of the shell across the neck and body move freely. The legs, undersides of the body and under the shell is covered with soft, fine white hairs. The shell is pale pink in color, anchored to two large, rough prominences in the bone above the eyes and by a narrow ridge of flesh along the spine. truncatus is the smallest of the armadillos. The pink fairy armadillo was previously considered to be closely related to the greater fairy armadillo ( Calyptophractus retusus) but more recent evidence has shown that the greater fairy armadillo deserves its own genus.Ĭhlamyphorus truncatus Pink Fairy Armadillo
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