Pink Fairy Armadillo

The smallest armadillo species is the pichiciego, also known as the pink fairy armadillo. It’s often found in central Argentina inhabiting scrubby grasslands, sandy plains, and dunes. The animal stretches out to only about 5inches in length and spends the majority of times burrowing underground. 

This armadillo has silky white/yellow fur with a thin membrane attaching a dorsal shell to its body. The armadillo gets its pink color from the blood coursing through the layer. They are extremely sensitive to changes in their habitats, and that is why they choose to inhabit undisturbed places with compact sand and sufficient hiding places.