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Brown-Throated Sloth vs Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Brown-Throated Sloth

Brown-Throated Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

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vs
Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Choloepus hoffmanni

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Size

Brown-Throated Sloth

Brown-Throated Sloth

0.8 m

Human

1.75 m

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

0.88 m

Brown-Throated SlothHoffmann's Two-toed Sloth
Weight2.25–6 kg2.1–8.5 kg
Length42–80 cm54–88 cm
Top Speed0.27 km/h0.27 km/h
Lifespan20–40 yrs20–40 yrs
Gestation180 days245 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationSedentarySedentary
HabitatRainforest, Forest, cloud_forestRainforest, Forest
RegionsSouth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyBradypodidaeMegalonychidae
OrderPilosaPilosa