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
Puttalam Buruwa
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
These animals are seasonal breeders and they calve during Maha season (November to December).
Wither height males
100
Wither height females
100
Weight males
125.00
Weight females
90.00
Other specific visible traits
dwarf
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Puttalam
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
