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Cingulata

Edentates (order Cingulata)

Edentates are members of the taxonomic order Cingulata. In the southeastern United States, order Cingulata is represented by family Dasypodidae and a single species: the Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus).

Armadillos (family Dasypodidae)

For more about this family, see the Web resources for edentate families on this page.

Web Resources for Edentate Families

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Armadillos (Dasypodidae) Potential Distribution Map Services

Armadillos in Florida

Controlling Armadillo Damage

Digital Distribution Maps of the Mammals of the Western Hemisphere Version 2.0 for Order of Xenarthra and Family of Bradypodidae

Digital Distribution Maps of the Mammals of the Western Hemisphere Version 2.0 for Order of Xenarthra and Family of Dasypodidae

Digital Distribution Maps of the Mammals of the Western Hemisphere Version 2.0 for Order of Xenarthra and Family of Megalonychidae

Digital Distribution Maps of the Mammals of the Western Hemisphere Version 2.0 for Order of Xenarthra and Family of Myrmecophagidae

Genus Dasypus - Long-nosed armadillos

Introduced Species Summary Project

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Species Spotlight

armadillo standing on a log
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Nine-banded armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus

Description: The nine-banded armadillo ranges in color from brownish-black to gray, with yellowish-white hairs. The body is covered with shell made of horny plates joined by leathery skin. They have poor eyesight but have a keen sense of smell.

Life History: Armadillos are known for their digging ability and can be very destructive, causing damage to crops and ground nesting animals. Another interesting fact about armadillos; they are the only other mammals, besides humans, that can suffer from leprosy.

Distribution: Native to Central and South America but has been expanding its range into the southeastern United States. It currently inhabits eight states in the U.S. - Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia.

Resources:

Texas Parks and Wildlife

Animal Diversity Web

The Mammals of Texas

Nine-banded Armadillo, The State Mammal of Texas

The Biogeography of the Nine-Banded Armadillo ( Dasypus novemcinctus )

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