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

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Southern Long-nosed Armadillo observed by maximto
Apr 13, 2026
RN9: San Pablo-Ascencion de Guarayos, Santa Cruz, BO
bymaximto
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Tatu-galinha observed by paulo_celso_cunha
Apr 8, 2026
Rodovia km 163 PR, 317 - Zona Rural, Peabiru - PR, 87250-000, Brasil
byPaulo C. O. Cunha
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Tatu-galinha observed by celsobio
Apr 7, 2026
São José dos Campos, SP, Brasil
byCelso Henrique Varela Rios
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Southern Long-nosed Armadillo observed by pcaraujo
Apr 7, 2026
São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
byPaulo César Araújo S. Jr
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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