The Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) or Pichiciego is the
smallest species of armadillo (mammals of the family Dasypodidae, mostly
known for having a bony armor shell).
It is approximately 90-115 mm (3?-4?") long excluding the tail, and is
pale rose or pink in color. It is found in central Argentina where it
inhabits dry grasslands and sandy plains with thorn bushes and cacti. It
has the ability to bury itself completely in a matter of seconds if
frightened.

The Pink Fairy Armadillo burrows small holes near ant colonies in dry dirt. It feeds mainly on ants and ant larvae near its burrow. Occasionally it feeds on worms, snails, insects and larvae, or various plant and root material.

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