What is the scientific name for a llama?

I want to know what the scientific name for a llama is?

What is the scientific name for a llama?
Fact Sheet - Llama


Llamas





Common Name


Llama





Scientific Name


Llama glama





Facts





* Llamas are members of the Camel family.


* Llamas are domesticated animals and have never been wild.


* In South America, Llamas are used as pack animals, for the production of fibers (from their fur) for rugs and rope, as a meat source and even their dung is used for a heat source.


* In the United States, llamas are used for fiber production, show and as guard animals.


* Llamas are considered ruminants, however they only have a three compartment stomach versus the four for true ruminants.


* Llamas have two toed feet, with a toe nail sticking out of each end of the toe. They walk on leathery pads on their feet, which give them excellent traction.


* Llamas (like camels) will spit when angered or disturbed.
Reply:I'm checking my big book of generic names of mammals, and can report Jennifer is incorrect with the official spelling. Sorry. The correct scientific spelling of the genus is /Lama/. It's credited to Cuvier, 1800 but had previously been invalidly proposed by a bloke called Frisch in 1775.
Reply:Lama glama
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