hbk mammals vol 2 - FAUNA Paraguay
hbk mammals vol 2 - FAUNA Paraguay
hbk mammals vol 2 - FAUNA Paraguay
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Smith P 2009: <strong>FAUNA</strong> <strong>Paraguay</strong> Handbook of the Mammals of <strong>Paraguay</strong> Vol 2: Xenarthra<br />
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Subfamily<br />
Euphractinae, Winge 1823<br />
General characteristics: Three species in <strong>Paraguay</strong> in two genera. These are small to medium-sized<br />
armadillos with a broad head, short snout and short ears. Conspicuous body hair on the carapace,<br />
sides and venter. The cephalic shield is broad and forms a ledge over the orbit. Scutes along the ventral<br />
margin of the carapace are rounded anteriorly and pointed posteriorly. The forefoot possesses<br />
four toes, claws on digits II and III being longest.<br />
Cranial characteristics: Auditory bullae and external auditory meatus are ossified.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Chaetophractus Fitzinger 1871. Three species, two present in <strong>Paraguay</strong>.<br />
Euphractus Wagler 1830. Monotypic genus.<br />
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