The Nine-Banded Armadillo

[Christi]

The nine-banded or common long-nosed armadillo is the most widespread and adaptable of all species of armadillos. It ranges from the southern United States southward into Argentina and Uruguay and feeds on fungi, fruits, tubers, termites, ants, small vertebrates, and carrion.

Source

Is there more than one type of armadillo? I grew up next to Jean Lafitte Natl. Park in Louisiana and every summer you could find "road kill" armadillos on the side of the road.