Alpaca
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Alpaca
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
English
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Suri
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
Huacaya
Country
Specie
ISO3
PER
Language
Español
Transboundary name
Huacaya
Other name
Wacaya
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.
Other special qualities
This very hardy breed is constantly exposed to cold, heat, dump, hunger and thirst. The animals usually drink once a week even when water is available. 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
62.00
Weight females
61.00
Other specific visible traits
Small and pointed ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1995
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
Endangered
Alpakka
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Other name
Alpaca
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
90
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Llamingos-pucungos
Country
Specie
ISO3
ECU
Language
sp.
Other name
Ecuadorian Alpaca
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adaptation to natural pasture at 3 500 m asl. is reported for this breed.
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported from Peru
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Suri
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHL
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Suri
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Northern Chile.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Huacaya
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHL
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Huacaya
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to predominantly semi-desert land, which is extremely arid and has a low humidity.
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.
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
62.00
Weight females
61.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Huacaya
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
ENG
Transboundary name
Huacaya
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
