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Coloring is the same in both sexes, and there is no seasonal variation.
The body of these armadillos is broad and depressed, the muzzle is obtusely pointed, and the legs are short. The number of movable bands in this genus varies from 6 to 11, depending on species and, within any given species, on geographic location. Long-nosed armadillos are partial to dense shady cover and limestone formations, from sea level to 3,000 meters. They construct burrows at a depth of 0.5-3.5 meters and up to 7.5 meters long and assemble large nests of leaves and grass in them. These armadillos are mainly nocturnal but frequently are seen foraging during daylight.