Nine-banded Armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus

The nine-banded armadillo is a species of armadillo native to North, Central, and South America, making it the most widespread of the armadillos.

Long-nosed armadillo
Baby Season
Spring (March-May)
Nine-banded Armadillo on Cumberland Island. Photo shared on Wikipedia by gailhampshire.
Nine-banded Armadillo on Cumberland Island. Photo shared on Wikipedia by gailhampshire.
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Community Sightings

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Southern Long-nosed Armadillo observed by stefanimichelon
Aug 27, 2026
Oceano Atlântico, PR, BR
bystefanimichelon
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Armadillo de nueve bandas observed by nucleopalmeroaceitesmorichalsas
Aug 25, 2026
San Carlos de Guaroa, CO-ME, CO
byNúcleo Palmero Aceites Morichal S.A.S.
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Southern Long-nosed Armadillo observed by juleseth
Aug 21, 2026
Jardim, MS, 79240-000, Brazil
byJuleseth
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Southern Long-nosed Armadillo observed by chrisz52
Aug 17, 2026
Tambopata, PE-MD, PE
bychrisz52
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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