The common silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), also known as the pygmy anteater, is a species of anteater in the genus Cyclopes. It has nocturnal habits and appears to be completely arboreal; its hind feet are highly modified for climbing. It was formerly considered the only member of Cyclopes until a taxonomic review in 2017, including both molecular and morphological evidence, found that Cyclopes may actually comprise at least seven species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Silky Anteater being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Pilosa
- Family
- Cyclopedidae
- Genus
- Cyclopes
- Species
- Cyclopes dorsalis
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