Damagaran Dapple-Grey
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Nigerian
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Bornu White
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Nigerian
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Saharan Camel
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Saharan Camel
Other name
Pied Camel
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Other special qualities
The animals are kept (because of their efficient use of water in the desert part of the Sahel zone) for transportation, they thrive even under a minimum water level. The drinking intervals vary from three to five days upwards to ten day intervals.
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
350.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Sahel, northern part of Nigeria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Nigerian Normal Feathered Chicken
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Language
English
Description
Most of Nigerian local breeds of chicken derive their names from feather appearance
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Description of origin
Originated from jungle fowl of Java and Indonesian Islands
Year of origin
0
Location within country
All the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Yola
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Transboundary name
Yola
Other name
Foulbé de Yola, Mayne, Tattabareji
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red, brown, dun <br> comments: pied or speckled with white
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Adamawa with Muturu blood
Location within country
North-eastern Nigeria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Extinct
White Fulani
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
White Fulani
Other name
Akou, Foulbe Blanc, White Kano, Yakanaji, Bunaji
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: usually white with black skin and points
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped horns, up to 51 cm
Wither height females
130
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
323.00
Other specific visible traits
Large well-developed dewlaps, especially in males.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Lyre-horned Zebu type
Location within country
Northern Nigeria, from Lagos State to Sokoto, Katsina and Kano States. Spread across the Middle Belt.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Sokoto Gudali
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Transboundary name
Sokoto Gudali
Other name
Godali, Gudali, Sokoto, Bokoloji
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni colour: cream, light grey or dun <br>comment: some have darkened patches around the front half of the body
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Horns are very short or effectively absent.
Wither height males
137
Wither height females
127
Weight males
540.00
Weight females
333.00
Other specific visible traits
Short legs. Dewlap and skin folds are very well developed.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Shorthorned Zebu type
Location within country
North-western Nigeria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Shuwa
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Transboundary name
Shuwa
Other name
Tur, Wadara, Choa
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: usually dark red, also black or pied.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Short horns.
Wither height males
129
Wither height females
126
Weight males
323.00
Weight females
277.00
Other specific visible traits
Well developed hump in males.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Shorthorned Zebu type, similar to Azaouak
Location within country
North-eastern Nigeria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Red Bororo
Country
Specie
ISO3
NGA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Red Bororo
Other name
Djafoun, Fellata, Gabassae, Gadehe, Hanagamba, Kreda, Mbororo, Ogha, Rahaza, Red Fulani, Brahaza
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: mahogany, sometimes white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
very long (up to 63 cm) lyre shaped horns
Weight males
430.00
Other specific visible traits
Slender body with long legs. Very large bodied breed with deep burgundy coloured coat, pendulous ears and long thick horns.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Long-lyrehorned Zebu type
Location within country
Native to the Arid and Semi Arid regions of Northern Nigeria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
