Quick answer
Alpacas are native to South America. Domesticated in the central Andes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile; raised on farms across the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
Native range
Domesticated in the central Andes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile; raised on farms across the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
Continents
- South America
Habitat notes
Native to the Andean highlands, they weigh 55–90 kg (120–200 lb), live in social herds, and communicate with soft hums, clucks, and alarm calls.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the alpaca?
See our full alpaca profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial alpaca species profile.