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Specie

ISO3
IRN
Transboundary name
Karakul
Other name
Astrakhan, Black Karakul, Bukhara, Karakul'Skaya, Persian Lamb, Persian Lambrakhan, Karakul'
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
adapted to foothills and foothill steps with < 250 mm rain, hot summer (up to 41 °C) and dry and cold winter (as low as -28 °C). Critical period is winter.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
68
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
57.50
Other specific visible traits
fat tail, tip of tail s-shaped
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
northern region
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk