This armadillo has a long snout and a distinctive armor-like shell made of bony plates. A memorable fact is that they are excellent diggers and can quickly burrow into the ground.
Habitat
Dry forests and scrublands
Diet
Insectivorous, primarily feeding on insects and larvae
How common
Uncommon
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