Least Concern
Vicuña
Vicugna vicugna
A graceful Andean camelid prized for its fine wool and high-altitude adaptations.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Mountain
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild
Size
Shoulder height 75–85 cm; weight 35–65 kg
Scientific Name
Vicugna vicugna
About Vicuña
A graceful Andean camelid prized for its fine wool and high-altitude adaptations.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with mountain habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild, a size of Shoulder height 75–85 cm; weight 35–65 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Vicuña wool is one of the finest natural fibers in the world.
Where Vicuña Lives
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Peruvian Altiplano
, Peru
Atacama highlands
, Chile