Vicugna

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Ecuador.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Artiodactyla (Artiodátilos)

Family

Camelidae (Camels)

Genus

Vicugna

Species

Vicugna vicugna (Vicugna)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish vicuña

French Vigogne

German Vicugna

Similar Species in Vicugna

Alpaca

Vicugna pacos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vicugna?

The scientific name of Vicugna is Vicugna vicugna. It belongs to the genus Vicugna.

What is the conservation status of Vicugna?

Vicugna (Vicugna vicugna) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Vicugna live?

Vicugna is found in Found in Ecuador.. Countries include Ecuador.

What family does Vicugna belong to?

Vicugna (Vicugna vicugna) belongs to the genus Vicugna, which is part of the taxonomic family Camelidae.

Is Vicugna endangered?

No, Vicugna (Vicugna vicugna) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Vicugna belong to?

Vicugna (Vicugna vicugna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Vicugna?

The closest relatives of Vicugna in the genus Vicugna include Alpaca.