| Latin Name |
Vicugna vicugna |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| South America |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
1.5 - 1.6 m (5 - 5.2 ft) |
| Tail |
20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 inches) |
| Weight |
40 - 55 kgs (88 - 120 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
15 - 20 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Vicuñas are the smallest species in the camelidae family. They have a body length between 1.5 and 1.6 m (5 - 5.2 ft), a tail length between 20 and 25 cm (8 - 10 inches), and they weigh between 40 and 55 kgs (88 - 120 lbs).
Habitat
Vicuñas can be found on the grasslands and plains of South America at altitudes between 3,500 and 5,750 m (11,480 - 37,665 ft).
Diet
Vicuña feed on grasses
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of Vicuña.
Interesting Facts
Vicuñas are also known as:
Vicuna
Vicugna
Young Vicuñas are known as cria (pronounced cree-ah).
Similar Animals
Llama
Guanaco
Alpaca
Bactrian Camel
Dromedary Camel
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