Mammal
Llama
The Andean pack animal and flock guardian
Family Camelidae
Camelidae is a taxonomic family in the order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 5 of its members: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuña and 2 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Camelidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama Lama glama | 130 kg | 1.8 m | 45 km/h | 20 yrs | South America | Domesticated |
| Alpaca Vicugna pacos | 70 kg | 1.4 m | 35 km/h | 20 yrs | South America | Domesticated |
| Vicuña Vicugna vicugna | 50 kg | 1.5 m | 50 km/h | 15 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
| Guanaco Lama guanicoe | 100 kg | 2 m | 55 km/h | 20 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
| Camel Camelus dromedarius | 600 kg | 3 m | 65 km/h | 45 yrs | Africa, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
