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AnAge entry for Grus japonensis

Classification (HAGRID: 01483)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Gruiformes
                Family: Gruidae
                    Genus: Grus
SpeciesGrus japonensis
Common nameManchurian crane

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity25.2 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 575
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

The longevity of these animals is controversial. They appear to live at least 25.2 years in captivity [0575], but possibly much longer. There are anecdotal reports they might live up to 70 years in captivity [0438].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity1,095 days
Male sexual maturity1,095 days
Incubation31 days
Clutch size2 (oviparous)
Clutches per year
Weight at hatching
Adult weight8,500 g
Postnatal growth rate0.049 days-1 (from logistic function)

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References
[0732] Starck and Ricklefs (1998), Avian growth rate data set
[0575] Flower (1938), Furter notes on the duration of life in animals. IV. Birds
[0438] Smithsonian National Zoological Park

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