What is another word for cabassous?
Pronunciation: [kabˈasəs] (IPA) 
Cabassous is a genus of nocturnal armadillos. Synonyms for cabassous include the naked-tailed armadillo, Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo, and southern naked-tailed armadillo, among others. The name "naked-tailed" comes from the fact that these armadillos have a sparsely-haired, scaly tail, which is unusual among their armored mammalian relatives. Cabassous are arboreal, living in trees or burrows, and have a diet that consists of insects, fruit, and small vertebrates. They can be found throughout Central and South America, and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Despite their unusual appearance, cabassous play an important role in the ecosystem as seed dispersers and insect predators.
