Key Identification Features
- All species in this genus are recognized by the large amount of hair covering their bodies, especially their undersides.
- villosus, have evolved distinct specialized traits to support survival.
- One feature that distinguishes pichis from other similar armadillos like the six-banded armadillo is the absence of teeth on the premaxillary bone of the upper jaw.
- This armadillo typically has a head-and-body length between 40 and 50 centimeters (16 and 20 inches), and weighs between 3.
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