Vicugna vicugna (Molina, 1782) . Sagg. Stor. Nat. Chile, p. 313.

TYPE LOCALITY: Peru, to S. Ecuador and C. Bolivia. (= Chilean Andes, from Coquimo to Copiapo.)

DISTRIBUTION: S. Peru; W. Bolivia; N.W. Argentina; N. Chile.

COMMENT: Should probably be included in Lama (PG) .

PROTECTED STATUS: CITES - Appendix I and U.S. ESA - Endangered.

ISIS NUMBER: 5301419004002002001 as Lama vicugna .