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Pink Fairy Armadillo

What is pink fairy armadillo?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Scientific name Chlamyphorus truncatus[1]
First described by Richard Harlan[1]
Year first described 1825[1]
Body length 90–115 mm[1]
Region Central Argentina[1]

The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest armadillo species, scientifically known as Chlamyphorus truncatus, and is found in central Argentina.

Context

The pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) is a small, fossorial armadillo species found in central Argentina. It inhabits dry grasslands, sandy plains, deserts, and scrub lands. It is nocturnal and solitary, and its conservation status is Data Deficient according to the IUCN Red List. The species was first described by Richard Harlan in 1825. [1]

Documented claims

  • It is the smallest armadillo species. [1]
  • It is endemic to the deserts and scrub lands of central Argentina. [1]
  • It is nocturnal and solitary. [2]
  • It is listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. [3]

Questions and answers

Is a pink fairy armadillo a good pet?

There is no information in the sources about keeping pink fairy armadillos as pets. They are wild animals adapted to specific habitats. [1]

Is the pink fairy armadillo a real thing?

Yes, the pink fairy armadillo is a real species, scientifically named Chlamyphorus truncatus. It is the smallest armadillo species. [1]

Why does the pink fairy armadillo change color?

The sources do not provide information about color change in pink fairy armadillos. [1]

Sources

  1. Pink Fairy Armadillo Facts for Kids — xenarthrans.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 10 Fascinating Facts About Pink Fairy Armadillos — a-z-animals.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Chlamyphorus truncatus (pink fairy armadillo) - Animal Diversity Web — animaldiversity.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Nature