The Basics
Common Name- Pygmy Three Toed Sloth
Classification- Mammal
Scientific Name- Bradypus pygmaeus
Common Family name- Bradypodidae
Geographic Location- The island of Isla Escudo de Verguas which is off the coast of Panama.
Family Members- Three toed sloth, Brown throated three toed sloth
Geographic location of family members- They are both lactated in the rain forests of Central and South America.
Physical Description-
Height- 44-47 cm
Weight- 2.5-3.5 km
Color- Pale gray/brown, tan face with a dark band across their forehead
Hair- Long coarse fur that is pale gray/brown
Feet- Three long, hook-claws on their front feet
Classification- Mammal
Scientific Name- Bradypus pygmaeus
Common Family name- Bradypodidae
Geographic Location- The island of Isla Escudo de Verguas which is off the coast of Panama.
Family Members- Three toed sloth, Brown throated three toed sloth
Geographic location of family members- They are both lactated in the rain forests of Central and South America.
Physical Description-
Height- 44-47 cm
Weight- 2.5-3.5 km
Color- Pale gray/brown, tan face with a dark band across their forehead
Hair- Long coarse fur that is pale gray/brown
Feet- Three long, hook-claws on their front feet
