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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Tatu-galinha observed by pedrohenriquecanabarro
Sep 12, 2026
Vale do Itamaracá, Valinhos - SP, 13274-465, Brasil
byPedro Henrique Canabarro
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Tatu-galinha observed by clovsbio
Sep 9, 2026
Afrânio, PE, 56360-000, Brasil
byClovis Firmino
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Tatu-galinha observed by josev_ge
Sep 8, 2026
Avenida do Vereador, São Paulo, SP, BR
byJosé Valério G. Escrig
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Southern Long-nosed Armadillo observed by parahuaco
Sep 4, 2026
Manu Biolodge - Trail 6, Madre de Dios, PE
byEric Duran
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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