Virgin Island White
Country
Specie
ISO3
VIR
Language
eng.
Other name
White Virgin Islander, St. Croix, St. Croix
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for prolificacy (2 litters per year).
Color comments
uni coloured: usually tan, red, white <br>multi coloured: also pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
64
Other specific visible traits
males have a mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
part of the American Thin-Tailed-Hair Sheep Group
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Senepol
Country
Specie
ISO3
VIR
Transboundary name
Senepol
Other name
Nelthropp
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Red Poll and a smaller variety of Senegal N'Dama
Year of origin
1918
Location within country
St Croix
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Virgin Island White
Country
Specie
ISO3
VIR
Year
2022
Sufficient
sufficient
Geographical classification
Local
Senepol
Country
Specie
ISO3
VIR
Year
2022
Sufficient
sufficient
Geographical classification
International
