Taxonomy, distribution, and conservation status of wild guanaco’s populations.

CARMANCHAHI, PABLO; FUNES M; PANEBIANCO ANTONELLA; GREGORIO PABLO; LEGGIERI, LEONARDO R.; MAROZZI, ANTONELA; OVEJERO AGUILAR, RAMIRO

Guanacos and people in Patagonia: A Social-Ecological approach to a relationship of conflicts and opportunities

Springer Nature

Año: 2022; p. 1 - 28

The taxonomy and phylogeny of this species have been the subject of several published studies, including the use of genetic andgenomic tools, which has allowed new advances in this topic. This chapter presents a summary of the names by which this specieswas called by the different cultures that lived in close relationship with the guanaco. Then, aspects related to the guanaco’staxonomy and phylogeny are discussed based on recently published advances. An update on the present distribution range inSouth America is given, and an approximation of the conservation status of wild populations is established. Finally, we discuss themain threats and challenges to conserving this unique camelid in Patagonia.