The Aztecs called them 'azotochtli', which is Nahuatl for 'turtle-rabbit'. Which mammal has species including nine- banded, seven-banded and screaming hairy?
Nine-banded armadillo Nine-banded armadillo The nine-banded armadillo ("Dasypus novemcinctus"), or the nine-banded, long-nosed armadillo, is a medium-sized mammal found in North, Central, and South America, making it the most widespread of the armadillos. Its ancestors originated in South America, and remained there until the formation of the Isthmus of Panama allowed them to enter North America as part of the Great American Interchange. The nine-banded armadillo is a solitary, mainly nocturnal animal, found in many kinds of habitats, from mature and secondary rainforests to grassland and dry scrub. It is an insectivore, feeding chiefly on ants, termites, and other small invertebrates. The
Banded kokopu their migratory phase, which alerts juveniles to suitable habitat based on the presence of adults. Banded kokopu can live for at least nine years, possibly longer, and spawn multiple times over their lifetime. Banded kokopu are largely nocturnal, and may be easily and unobtrusively observed night, ideally using red light. Banded kokopu may also be observed during the day if undisturbed. Juvenile banded kokopu are one of five species of galaxiid caught and eaten as whitebait. Banded kokopu The banded kokopu ("Galaxias fasciatus") is a galaxiid of the genus "Galaxias", found only in New Zealand, including the Chatham and Stewart/Rakiura