Scientific name

Lama glama

Vicugna pacos

Adult weight

120–200 kg

60–80 kg

Adult height (measured at withers)

102–127 cm

76–97 cm

Breeds

No distinct breeds

2 breeds:

Huacaya: lofted fiber coat with variable fiber down legs and face

Suri: flat-lying corded fiber structure (hanging pencil-sized locks); decreased fiber on head

Ears

Longer banana-shaped ears

Shorter spear-shaped ears

Tail

Higher set tail

Lower set tail

Back

Flat topline

Some humping of back