AnAge entry for Anas bahamensis
Classification (HAGRID: 00291)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Anas
- Species
- Anas bahamensis
- Common name
- White-cheeked pintail
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- Not yet established
- Observations
Little is known about the longevity of these animals. They have been reported to live up to 6.2 years in the wild [0427]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity could be significantly underestimated. Unverified reports suggest these animals may live up to 32 years in the wild [0849].
Life history traits (averages)
- Female sexual maturity
- Male sexual maturity
- Incubation
- Clutch size
- (oviparous)
- Clutches per year
- Weight at hatching
- Adult weight
- 491.7 g
- Postnatal growth rate
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
- [0820] John Dunning (2008), CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses
- [0427] BBL - Longevity Records of North American Birds
- [0849] SeaWorld/Busch Gardens
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 175078
- Animal Diversity Web
- ADW account
- Encyclopaedia of Life
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- NCBI Taxonomy
- Taxonomy ID 75834
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