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 livia_castro
May 2, 2026
Jardim do Bosque, São José do Rio Preto - SP, Brasil
byLívia Castro
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Tatu-galinha observed by alinesbc
Apr 27, 2026
Jardim Elite, Pirassununga, SP, BR
byalinesbc
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Armadillo de nueve bandas observed by marcelinalopezrojas
Apr 25, 2026
Alto Amazonas, Perú
byI.E.P 62009 Marcelina López Rojas
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Armadillo de nueve bandas observed by natalia_salvador
Apr 25, 2026
Andrés Ibáñez, BO-SC, BO
byNatalia Salvador
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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