Lincoln Park Zoo

Common name: Hoffman's two-toed sloth Latin Name: Choloepus hoffmanni Class: Mammals Order:    Pilosa Description The Hoffman’s two-toed sloth weighs 12 pounds, on average, and can reach 27 inches in length. This small mammal has grayish-brown fur, with a pale face; the sloth’s hair often appears green due to the growth of a symbiotic algae.

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Range
This species can be found in Central and South America, from Nicaragua to central Brazil.

Status
This species is common throughout its range.

Habitat
Hoffman’s two-toed sloths occupy tropical rain forests.

Niche
Named for its slow movement, the Hoffman’s two-toed sloth spends nearly all of its time upside down in the treetops. The species eats, sleeps and even gives birth while hanging from its claws. The two-toed sloth is nocturnal, feeding at night on leaves and fruits.

Life History
Males are solitary while females can be found in groups. After breeding, females give birth to a single young, which they carry through the forest for up to five months after birth.

Special Adaptations

• Large, hooked claws help the species hang from the treetops of its home.