AnAge entry for Tolypeutes matacus

Classification (HAGRID: 02080)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Cingulata
                Family: Dasypodidae
                    Genus: Tolypeutes
Species: Tolypeutes matacus
Common name: Southern three-banded armadillo

Maximum longevity: 36.8 years (captivity)
Source: John Gramieri, pers. comm.
Sample size: Small
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: One female specimen acquired in 1971 by Lincoln Park Zoo, and estimated to be 3 years of age, passed away in 2005 at an estimated 36.8 years of age (John Gramieri, pers. comm.).

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

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