Chlamyphorus truncatus : Species of cingulated mammal of the family of chlamyrides, known as minor pichiciego or pichiciego pampeano . It's a nocturnal animal that digs its burrows near the anthills. It feeds on ants, their larvae, insects, snails, worms, some plants and roots.
Chlamyphorus truncatus , is the scientific name of an animal of the armadillo family, of very special characteristics (they are very small and its shell is partial). It belongs to the family Chlamyphoridae and the genus Chlamyphorus . It is found only in central Argentina. The name means the following: Chlamyphorus , which is the name of the genus, means that it carries a blanket, short layer or shell and the epithet truncatus means truncated, trimmed. In conclusion it means that it has a trimmed layer or shell. It is known as minor pichiciego or pampean pichiciego.
