"My precious fiber has multiple variations of intense natural colors."
Alpaca Huacaya
Vicugna pacos
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Cetartiodactyla |
| Peso | 45 - 80 kg |
| Longitud | 1.3 - 1.6 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
¿Quién soy?
I am a smaller camelid than the llama. I have a long neck, short straight ears, and thin limbs. The color of my long coat (fiber) can vary in 22 natural colors, going from creams and whites to browns and blacks. My fiber has high commercial value. I am a domestic species, and I can live in large groups under human care.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am a herbivorous mammal; I eat various grasses, legumes, and grasses.
¿Dónde vivo?
You can find me in the grasslands and moorlands of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Ecuador.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Did you know…?
Peru has a population of almost 3.7 million alpacas, located mainly in the departments of Puno, Cusco, and Arequipa. Most of our population belongs to peasant communities and small producers.
