AnAge entry for Cabassous unicinctus

Classification (HAGRID: 02436)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Cingulata
                Family: Dasypodidae
                    Genus: Cabassous
Species
Cabassous unicinctus
Common name
Southern naked-tailed armadillo

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Little is known about the longevity and reproduction of these animals, but one specimen lived 7.5 years in captivity [0671]. Their maximum longevity could be underestimated, though.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Weaning
Litter size
1 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
100 g
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
3,500 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 624894
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 48852
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