Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth vs Nine-banded Armadillo
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
vs
Size
Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth
0.86 m
Human
1.75 m
Nine-banded Armadillo
0.58 m
| Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth | Nine-banded Armadillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4–8 kg | 3.6–7.7 kg |
| Length | 60–86 cm | 38–58 cm |
| Top Speed | 0.27 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 20–40 yrs | 7–15 yrs |
| Gestation | 356 days | 120 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 4–4 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest | Forest, Grassland, Woodland, scrubland, Farmland |
| Regions | South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Megalonychidae | Dasypodidae |
| Order | Pilosa | Cingulata |