Alpaca vs Dromedary
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Alpaca
0.99 m
Human
1.75 m
Dromedary
2.3 m
| Alpaca | Dromedary | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–90 kg | 400–690 kg |
| Length | 1.2–2.25 m | 2.2–3.4 m |
| Height | 81–99 cm | 1.8–2.3 m |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–20 yrs | 40–50 yrs |
| Gestation | 345 days | 390 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Mountain | Desert, Grassland, Savanna |
| Regions | South America | Africa, Asia |
| Family | Camelidae | Camelidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |