Brazilian three-banded armadillo
Scientific name Tolypeutes tricinctus. A species of armadillo native to Brazil.
The Brazilian three-banded armadillo is one of the few armadillo species that can roll into a complete ball.
Katakana spelling is the usual written form for this animal name.
Kanji spelling; usually written in kana.
From 三帯 (みつおび, 'three bands') + アルマジロ (armadillo).