Mammals | Alpaca
Alpaca
Vicugna pacos
The Alpaca is a domesticated member of the camelid family. Alpacas. They are kept primarily for their luxurious fleeces. They are herd animals enjoying company. They have natural life span of 15 – 20 years.
| COMMON NAME | Alpaca |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Vicugna pacos |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | South America |
| HABITAT | Marshy mountainous areas |
| NATURAL DIET | Grass, leaves, wood bark & stems |
| WEIGHT | 45 – 65 kg |