AnAge entry for Alligator sinensis

Classification (HAGRID: 03245)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Alligatoridae
                    Genus: Alligator
Species
Alligator sinensis
Common name
Chinese alligator

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
65 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1298
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One male called "Twisty" lived to be 65 years old [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
2,191 days
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
14,600 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 202209
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