Shan Kywe
Country
Specie
ISO3
MMR
Language
burmese
Other name
Shan Swamp Buffalo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
135
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
They are generally heavier than buffaloes found elsewhere and are classified as a distinct breed. They are darker in colour.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Shan Plateau
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Myanmar Swamp Buffalo
Country
Specie
ISO3
MMR
Language
eng.
Other name
Bama Kywe, Burmese, Kywe = buffalo), Pa Sauk Kywe, Shunlu Kywe
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
121
Wither height females
115
Weight males
350.00
Weight females
300.00
Other specific visible traits
Swamp type; Buffaloes in different locations have their own characteristic feature, e.g. horn shape, body size, colour and shade of hair. Detailed characterization of these animals could further classify them into different types or strains.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
wet zone of Lower Myanmar, northern wet zone and coastal area
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Surti
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Surti
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced from India; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Nili-Ravi
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Nili-Ravi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Location within country
Mainly found in Kurunegala district (North Western Province).
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Murrah
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Murrah
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
Mainly Kurunegala district (North Western Province).
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Mehsana
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Mehsana
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Mannar
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
smaller than Tamankaduwa
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Lanka buffalo
Location within country
Mannar region, North-western Sri Lanka
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Lanka
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Language
Sinhala
Description
Lanka buffalo breed type population is declining steadily as the animal power use in rice cultivation and processing activities has been replaced with machinery. Government policy on banning of slaughter of buffaloes did not promote population growth.
Other name
Ceylonese, Sri Lankan, Ceylon
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: fawn to black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
306.00
Weight females
306.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Murrah
Country
Specie
ISO3
LAO
Transboundary name
Murrah
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from India
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Khouay
Country
Specie
ISO3
LAO
Language
= buffalo, laotian
Other name
Indigenous Buffalo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
112
Wither height females
105
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
Most of buffaloes have black coat colour.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Swamp buffalo (eng.)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
