Criollo de la Sierra
(most common name)

local/other name (English):
• Sierra Criollo

The Criollo de la Sierra can be found at elevations of up to 4,000 meters ASL. As of 2018, Ecuador reported a maximum population of 17,201.

The Criollo de la Sierra characteristics include:
• smaller than Criollos at lower elevations
• long, shaggy coats

ASL = Above Sea Level

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-16

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