Turchessa

Turchessa
Conservation statusFAO (2007): critical[1]: 69 
Other names
  • Turchesca
  • Pecora di Poggiomarino
Country of originItaly
Distribution
Usemainly for milk
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    60–65 kg[2]: 295 
  • Female:
    45–50 kg[2]: 295 
Height
  • Male:
    70–75 cm[2]: 295 
  • Female:
    55–60 cm[2]: 295 
Wool colorwhite
Face colorwhite, sometimes with dark markings
Horn statusspiral horns usually present in males

The Turchessa or Turchesca is a rare Italian breed of domestic sheep. It originated on the foothills of Vesuvius, in Campania in southern Italy. It may also be known as the Pecora di Poggiomarino, for the comune of Poggiomarino in that area. Its conservation status is not clear.

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