Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Alpaca vs Llama

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Alpaca

Alpaca

Vicugna pacos

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Llama

Llama

Lama glama

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Size

Alpaca

Alpaca

0.99 m

Human

1.75 m

Llama

Llama

1.3 m

AlpacaLlama
Weight55–90 kg130–200 kg
Length1.2–2.25 m1.7–2.2 m
Height81–99 cm1.1–1.3 m
Top Speed56 km/h56 km/h
Lifespan15–20 yrs15–25 yrs
Gestation345 days342 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusNot EvaluatedLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationSedentarySedentary
HabitatGrassland, MountainMountain, Grassland, paramo
RegionsSouth AmericaSouth America
FamilyCamelidaeCamelidae
OrderArtiodactylaArtiodactyla