BRAZIL’S FAUNA
(Page prepared by a nature’s observer)
BRAZIL’S FAUNA
(Page prepared by a nature’s observer)
Anteaters (Myrmecophagidae)
The family Myrmecophagidae has four species known as anteaters/ tamanduas,
all of them occurring in the neotropical region. All of them occur in
Brazil, except Tamandua mexicana.
They are characterized by a long muzzle
and also a long tong, highly adapted to capturing its food: insects, and
mainly ants.
By their morphological characteristics
so distinct from another animals, the anteaters are easily recognized when
they are seen.
Species
Giant Anteater; Mymercophaga tridatyla; Tamanduá-bandeira
Lesser Anteater or tamandua; Tamandua tetradactyla; Tamanduá-mirim
Lesser Anteater or tamanduá; Tamandua mexicana; Tamanduá-mirim
Silki Anteater; Cyclopes didactylus
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