Lama guanicoe

Assessment information
IUCN StatusLeast concern
Date of entry in Appendix II2024
Geographic range
Countries Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru

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Common names
EnglishGuanaco
FrenchGuanaco
SpanishGuanaco, Huanaco, Chulengo, Iuan
Taxonomy
ClassMammalia
OrderArtiodactyla
FamilyCamelidae
Scientific name Lama guanicoe
AuthorMüller 1776
Standard referenceWilson, D. E. & Reeder, D. M. (ed.) (2005): Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third edition, John Hopkins University Press as the standard nomenclatural reference for terrestrial mammals, as recommended by the 14th meeting
Other details
Additional notesApplies only to wild populations