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Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth vs Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

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

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Choloepus hoffmanni

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Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

Choloepus didactylus

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Size

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

0.88 m

Human

1.75 m

Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

0.86 m

Hoffmann's Two-toed SlothLinnaeus's Two-toed Sloth
Weight2.1–8.5 kg4–8 kg
Length54–88 cm60–86 cm
Top Speed0.27 km/h0.27 km/h
Lifespan20–40 yrs20–40 yrs
Gestation245 days356 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationSedentarySedentary
HabitatRainforest, ForestRainforest, Forest
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaSouth America
FamilyMegalonychidaeMegalonychidae
OrderPilosaPilosa