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AnAge entry for Galictis vittata


Classification (HAGRID: 02522)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Carnivora
                Family: Mustelidae
                    Genus: Galictis
SpeciesGalictis vittata
Common nameGrison

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity12.5 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 671
Sample sizesmall
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

One wild born specimen was 12-13 years old when it died in captivity [0671].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation40 days
Weaning
Litter size2 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight2,300 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual78 %

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References

[0671] Richard Weigl (2005), Longevity of Mammals in Captivity; from the Living Collections of the World
[0610] Ernest (2003), Life history characteristics of placental non-volant mammals
[0434] Ronald Nowak (1999), Walker's Mammals of the World

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