A domesticated South American camelid species native to the Andean highlands, primarily used for wool production, meat, and as a pack animal.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
High-altitude mountainous regions of the Andes, ranging from 2,000 to 4,500 meters above sea level, including Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina
Ecological Role
Critical to Andean pastoral economies, providing textile materials, transportation, and supporting local agricultural ecosystems
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Dense, woolly coat with varied color patterns including white, brown, black, and mixed
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LIMBS WINGS
Long, slender legs with padded two-toed feet, excellent for navigating rocky mountainous terrain
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HEAD SENSORY
Large ears, forward-facing eyes, wide nasal passages adapted to high-altitude breathing
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BODY STRUCTURE
Large mammalian body, height 1.8-2.1 meters, weight 130-180 kg, robust quadrupedal form with long neck and relatively small head
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Johann Jaritz
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