Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Herbivore
Vicuña
Vicugna vicugna
The vicuña is a small wild camelid with extremely fine wool.
Natural habitat
High-altitude grasslands and arid plateaus.
Geographic distribution
The central Andes.
Diet
Short grasses and other highland vegetation.
Key characteristics
A small wild camelid with extremely fine wool.
It is adapted to thin Andean air through blood and circulatory traits.
