Dasypus novemcinctus (Nine-banded Armadillo)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Principally found in woodlands, open savannas, and scrub areas. Habits: Generally nocturnal. Primarily feeds on insects and other invertebrates but also will eat fruit, berries, mushrooms, eggs of ground-nesting birds, and possibly carrion. Breeds in summer, with implantation of a single egg delayed until November. Four embryos form from the egg; up to four young of identical sex are born in spring (April).

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Dasypus novemcinctus.