Scientific name

Vicugna vicugna

Lama guanaco

Adult height (measured at withers)

75–85 cm

100–120 cm

Range

Central Andes of South America

Northern Peru to southern Chile

Habitat

High elevations (between 3,200 and 4,800 m) and sometimes tundra marshes

Semi-arid shrub and grasslands

Conservation status

Almost became extinct due to overhunting for collection of its fiber; population is slowly increasing due to local protection programs

Decreasing in some of species range due to overhunting and habitat loss

Color

Pale brown

Tan

Comment

Fur is one of the finest luxury fibers in the world

Term for newborn

Fawn

Chulengo