Country
Specie
ISO3
PER
Language
Español
Transboundary name
Huacaya
Other name
Wacaya
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is raised in the Andean rangelands in altitudes above 4 000 m asl.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The average age of animals used for breeding is reported as 24 months females and 36 months for males.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produce very valuable fine fibre.
Other special qualities
This very hardy breed is constantly exposed to cold, heat, dump, hunger and thirst. The animals usually drink once a week even when water is available. This breed is reported to have a higher digestibility of crude fibre than sheep.
Color comments
uni coloured: grey, dark brown, white <br>multi coloured: grey, dark brown, white with black
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
90
Weight males
62.00
Weight females
61.00
Other specific visible traits
Small and pointed ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1995
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
andean highlands, above 3800 metres
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
