Details for Guanaco

• Guanaco

  The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) is a camelid native to South America, closely related to the llama, alpaca, and vicuña. It is a wild species, distinguishable by its slender build, long neck, and reddish-brown coat with a grey face and white underparts. Guanacos stand about 1-1.2 meters (3.3-3.9 feet) at the shoulder and weigh between 90-140 kg (200-300 lbs). They are found in arid and semi-arid regions of the Andes, from Peru to Tierra del Fuego. Guanacos are herbivores, feeding on grasses and other vegetation, and live in family groups or bachelor herds. They are known for their speed and agility in their mountainous habitat.

  

  Habitat: The Guanaco lives in Argentina, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay.