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maned sloth
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species of mammal
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The maned sloth, scientifically known as *Bradypus torquatus*, is a species within the three-toed sloth group. It is also referred to by the common names maned three-toed sloth, Brazilian three-toed sloth, and maned three-toed sloth. The taxon is recognized in the IUCN Endangered collection.
Its range is limited to Brazil. According to the IUCN Red List, the species was assessed as Vulnerable in 2022.
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Species
VulnerableObservations: In the wild, these animals are estimated to live up to 12 years (Bernhard Grzimek 1990). Their longevity in captivity could be much longer, though.
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- Brazil
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- B. torquatus
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Encyclopedic overview
The northern maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus) is a three-toed sloth that is native to South America. It is one of four species of three-toed sloths belonging to the suborder Xenarthra and are placental mammals. They are endemic to the Atlantic coastal rainforest of southeastern and northeastern Brazil, located in the states of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. Each of the individuals within the species are genetically distinct with different genetic makeup. The maned sloth is listed under Endangered (EN) according to the IUCN Red List and have a decreasing population trend.
Distribution and habitat
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