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Country

Specie

ISO3
TKM
Transboundary name
Karakul
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
adapted to extreme climatic conditions; daily air temperatures reaches 45-50°C and sand temperature is 70°C and higher, fodder and drinking water deficit , winter frost is often minus 10-15°C with significant snowfalls
Color comments
uni-coloured: grey to black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
52.50
Weight females
42.50
Other specific visible traits
fat broadtailed sheep type, curly fleece
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Karakum desert
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk