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n. - A genus of Megalonychidae consisting of the two-toed sloth.

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  • Two species of sloths (Bradypus variegatus and Choloepus didactylus) and the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) are common here.
  • Nocturnal two-toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) are well distributed throughout this region along with the widespread three-toes sloths (Bradypus variegatus).
  • Other animals that have been recorded include the two-toed sloth Choloepus didactylus, the three-toed sloth Bradypus tridactylus, puma Felis concolor and the tapir...
  • Other large mammals found in the ecoregion include nocturnal two-toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) widespread three-toed sloths (Bradypus variegatus), anteaters...
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