Northern Long-nosed Armadillo
VU

Northern Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus sabanicola

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llanos_long-nosed_armadillo

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Northern Long-nosed Armadillo faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its range in the Colombian and Venezuelan llanos. Habitat conversion for livestock grazing and crop cultivation has fragmented the grassland and savanna ecosystems this species depends upon. Additionally, hunting pressure for subsistence and commercial purposes has contributed to population declines, particularly in areas with limited enforcement of wildlife protection measures.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Northern Long-nosed Armadillo inhabits the tropical grasslands and savannas of the Orinoco Basin, particularly the llanos of Colombia and Venezuela. It prefers open grassland areas with scattered trees and gallery forests, where it can forage for insects and other invertebrates in the sandy and clay soils typical of these floodplain ecosystems.

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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Northern Long-nosed Armadillo classified as Vulnerable?
Northern Long-nosed Armadillo is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Northern Long-nosed Armadillo faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its range in the Colombian and Venezuelan llanos. Habitat conversion for livestock grazing and crop cultivation has fragmented the grassland and savanna ecosystems this species depends upon. Additionally, hunting pressure for subsistence and commercial purposes has contributed to population declines, particularly in areas with limited enforcement of wildlife protection measures.
Where does Northern Long-nosed Armadillo live?
Northern Long-nosed Armadillo occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern Long-nosed Armadillo?
The main threats to Northern Long-nosed Armadillo are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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