The vicuña (Lama vicugna) or vicuna [3] (both / v ɪ ˈ k uː n j ə /, very rarely spelled vicugna, its former genus name) [4] [5] is one of the two wild South American camelids, which live in the high alpine areas of the Andes; the other camelid is the guanaco, which lives at lower elevations.

Mar 11, 2025 · Vicuna, smallest member of the camel family. The vicuna is closely related to the guanaco (Lama guanicoe), llama (L. glama), and alpaca (Vicugna pacos), and it is the wild ancestor of the alpaca. Most vicunas inhabit Peru, with smaller numbers found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina.

The vicuña (Lama vicugna) or vicuna is one of the two wild South American camelids, which live in the high alpine areas of the Andes. Vicunas are relatives of the llama , and are now believed to be the wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas , which are raised for their coats.

May 27, 2024 · The English pronunciation of vicuna is more like vi-koo-nuh (with an “I” as in pine). How much does it cost to buy a vicuña? As a wild animal, the vicuña cannot be bought legally (the domesticated llama and alpaca, on the other hand, are available for purchase).

Jul 4, 2020 · The vicuña (pronounced ve-coon-ah) is a species native to the Andes mountain, closely related to the guanaco. The vicuña is part of the camel family, though it is by far the smallest member. Compared to a guanaco, the vicuña is only about half the size, has a smaller tail, and finer wool.

The Vicuna is a hoofed mammal that lives in western South America. They are members of the Camelidae family, along with camels, llamas , guanacos, and alpacas . While the guanaco is the wild ancestor of the domestic llama , the Vicuna is the ancestor of the domestic alpaca .

Sep 27, 2024 · The vicuña is known for its graceful appearance, with several distinct physical traits: Size: Standing about 80-85 cm (31-33 inches) at the shoulder and weighing around 40-50 kg (88-110 pounds), the vicuña is the smallest member of the camelid family.