Euphractus Sexcinctus is a scientific name given to the armadillo, which is a unique mammal with a protective shell on its body. Apart from this traditional name, there are several synonyms for the animal. One of them is the "six-banded armadillo," which refers to the six bands on its shell. It is also known as "yellow armadillo" as it has a yellowish-brown fur on its belly. The locals in Brazil call it "tatu-galinha," which means "chicken armadillo" due to its taste resembling that of chicken meat. Another synonym is "toledo," a name given by the people of Argentina and Uruguay. Some other common names for the armadillo are "pichiciego," "mulita," and "quirquincho".