What are the 20 species of armadillo?

There are 21 recognized species of armadillos, primarily classified within the family Dasypodidae. The most notable species include the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), the giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus), and the six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus). Other species include the three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus), the southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus), and the hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus). Each species varies in size, habitat, and behavior, primarily found in Central and South America.