Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Other name
Sahrawi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals breed all year round.
Color comments
uni coloured: black often white spots on head and legs
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns resemble those of the Baladi breed
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
30.00
Other specific visible traits
The head is relatively small with a straight profile and the ears are medium in size. Small breed.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed similar to Libyan and originated in the north-western coastal desert of Egypt and is the smallest among the indigenous breeds (Baladi, Nubi).
Location within country
Matrough Governorate, North-western Egypt. Lower Egypt and delta, newly reclaimed & desert.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
