NT Insectivore Grasslands
Up to 100 g
Weight
4 yrs
Lifespan
0.8 km/h
Top Speed
ArgentinaFound In
At 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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 4 yrs | 15.5 yrs | ↓ 74% |
Endemic to Argentina
Habitat: Grasslands
Found In: Argentina
Coloration: Pinkish
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 60–64 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 4 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #14 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Golden Poison Dart Frog | Up to 2.4 g | NT |
| 13 | Leafy Sea Dragon | Up to 0.5 g | NT |
| 14 | Pink Fairy Armadillo | Up to 100 g | NT |