Six-Banded Armadillo
Scientific Name
Euphractus sexcinctus
Range
East-central South America
Habitats
Savannahs and deciduous forests
What do they eat?
Omnivore; small invertebrates, insects, and fruits
Status
Least concern based on its wide distribution
Conservation Threats
Running into roadways and getting hit by cars, hunted for food
Fun Facts
- A powerful sense of smell so they’re attracted to food trash thrown on the side of highways
- Armadillo burrows are integral to the survival of many other species. The burrows are at a constant temperature year-round so many other species utilize them when it is very hot or cold
- Doesn’t roll in a ball (only three-banded can) instead it tucks the vulnerable parts of its body under its shell and flattens out
- Also jumps high and quick to scare predators