Species
- The Pink Fairy Armadillo's scientific name is Chlasmyphorus Truncatus which is also known as Pichiciego.
- Smallest type of armadillo
- 9-11.5 cm. excluding its tail (adult)
- Weighs less than a pound
- Only species of armadillo with its dorsal shell almost completely separate from its body
Where the Pink Fairy Armadillo Lives
- Central Argentina
- Dry grasslands, sandy plains
What They Eat
- Ants
- Snails
- Worms
- Roots and other plant material
Cool Facts
- They are easily stressed
- They have a difficult time walking on hard surfaces
- Uses its butt plate to push the dirt back as it digs.