Breed: Mediterranean Water Buffalo (Greek type)
Synonyms: Griechischer Wasserbüffel
Species: Buffalo
Colour: black grey, brown. White areas on the head, feet and tail, absence of pigment in the iris of the eyes
Weight: 600-700 kg (m)/ 500-550 kg (f)
Height: 138-139 cm
Country: Greece
Description: The Mediterranean type of River buffalo, originating from the waterbuffalo was imported from Asia in the 8th century Distribution: several countries of the Balkan/ Wetlands of Central and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Population: 1400 animals in 9 breeding groups Risk status: end
Specials: 2 big horns with large base, folded lower part and smooth upper part.
Uses: draught power, milk and butter/ products are occasionally sold in the local market
Performance: meat and milk is of special palatability and dietary value
Breed Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_water_buffalo_breeds#cite_note-FOOTNOTEPorterAldersonHallSponenberg2016962-7