Northern Tamandua (Tamandua mexicana)

Series of measured illustrations of the Northern Tamandua

The most obvious place to find the Northern Tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) is in the arid savanna, plantations, and rainforests of Central America. This anteater is easy to identify with its prehensile tail, long snout, and small eyes and ears. The body is covered in yellow fur with a distinct black patch over the back and shoulders. The forelimbs have four toes and the hind limbs have five toes. Its fur is short, bristly, dense, and coarse. Females give birth to live young that they care for. These animals are solitary, arboreal except during feeding, and are active during the day and night. It communicates by hissing or producing a potent odor.

The Northern Tamandua has a body length in the range of 18.5”-30.3” (47-77 cm) and total weight of 6.6-12 lb (3-5.4 kg). The Northern Tamandua has an estimated standing height between 9”-15” (23-38 cm), body width of 7.5”-11.8” (19-30 cm), and tail length of 15.75”-26.8” (40-68 cm). The typical lifespan of the Northern Tamandua is between 7-10 years.

Details

*Under Development*

Height:
9”-15” | 23-38 cm
Width:
7.5”-11.8” | 19-30 cm
Depth:
Length:
18.5”-30.3” | 47-77 cm (Body)
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Weight:
6.6-12 lb | 3-5.4 kg
Area:
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Tail Length: 15.75”-26.8” | 40-68 cm

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Scientific Name:
Tamandua mexicana
Lifespan:
7-10 years

Properties

Drawings include:

Northern Tamandua side view, front

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