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Chaetophractus

Chaetophractus is a small genus of armadillos in the family Chlamyphoridae. It contains the following three species:

  • Screaming hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus vellerosus
  • Big hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus villosus
  • Andean hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus nationi

Members of the genus are endemic to the continent of South America. They are found in the central and southern countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Paraguay.