Mammal
Nine-Banded Armadillo
North America's armoured digger
Family Dasypodidae
Dasypodidae is a taxonomic family in the order Cingulata, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Nine-Banded Armadillo and Nine-banded Armadillo. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Dasypodidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine-Banded Armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus | 6 kg | 75 cm | 48 km/h | 15 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Nine-banded Armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus | 4 kg | 50 cm | 48 km/h | 10 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
