Country
Specie
ISO3
PER
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Suri
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 and have a curly fleece.
Other special qualities
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
66.00
Weight females
64.00
Other specific visible traits
long fibers, slightly curling and silky, annual growth of fiber; 10 to 20 cm in length.
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
Unknown
