ArgentinaAt just Up to 100 g, the Pink Fairy Armadillo is one of the lightest insectivore mammals (#11 of 12). Found in Argentina, it inhabits grasslands habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Pink Fairy Armadillo | Insectivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 kg | 2 kg | ↓ 95% |
| Height | 13.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 0.8 km/h | 32 km/h | ↓ 98% |
| Avg Speed | 0.8 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Pink Fairy Armadillo inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Argentina.
Typical coloring: Pinkish.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Pink Fairy Armadillo is a solitary species belonging to the Dasypodidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NT The Pink Fairy Armadillo is classified as Near Threatened. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 12 insectivore mammals, the Pink Fairy Armadillo’s weight of Up to 100 g is significantly lower than the group median of 2 kg.
Weight rank: #14 of 14 Near Threatened species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | NT |
| 2 | Narwhal | Up to 1600 kg | NT |
| 3 | American Bison | 318–1000 kg | NT |
| 4 | Markhor | Up to 110 kg | NT |
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
Related Species
How much does a Pink Fairy Armadillo weigh?
A Pink Fairy Armadillo typically weighs Up to 100 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 2 kg among insectivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Pink Fairy Armadillo?
The Pink Fairy Armadillo is classified as “Near Threatened”. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Pink Fairy Armadillo live?
The Pink Fairy Armadillo is found in Argentina, in grasslands habitats.
How does the Pink Fairy Armadillo reproduce?
The Pink Fairy Armadillo has a gestation period of 60–64 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026