Northern Maned Sloth
Bradypus torquatus
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Pilosa
- Family
- Bradypodidae
The northern maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus) is a species of three-toed sloth that is native to South America. It is one of four species of three-toed sloths belonging to the suborder Xenarthra and are placental mammals. They are endemic to the Atlantic coastal rainforest of southeastern and northeastern Brazil, located in the states of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia.
Le paresseux à crinière (Bradypus torquatus) est une espèce sud-américaine de paresseux tridactyle. Le paresseux à crinière possède une petite tête, des yeux et des oreilles de petite taille, ainsi qu'une courte queue cachée dans sa fourrure. Il mesure environ 50 cm de long, et pèse jusqu'à 4,5 kg.
El perezoso de collar (Bradypus torquatus) es una especie de mamífero placentario de la familia Bradypodidae que habita solo en Brasil. Es listado como Vulnerable de UICN Red List. No se conocen subespecies.
Distribution
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