Southern two-toed sloth


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Southern two-toed sloth

Order : Xenarthra
Family : Megalonychidae
Subfamily : Choloepinae
Species : Choloepus didactylus

 

The Linné's two-toed sloth, southern two-toed sloth is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Some facts about the
Linne's two-toed sloth

Adult weight : 6.25 kg (13.75 lbs)

Maximum longevity : 37 years

Female maturity :1279 days

Male maturity : 1644 days

Gestation : 279 days

Weaning : 152 days

Litter size : 1

Litters per year : 1

Interval between litters : 616 days

Weight at birth : 0.356 kg (0.7832 lbs)

Source: AnAge, licensed under CC

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1. two-toed sloth, unau, Choloepus didactylus -- (relatively small fast-moving sloth)
two-toed sloth
unau
Choloepus didactylus
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