AnAge entry for Anodorhynchus glaucus

Classification (HAGRID: 01512)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Anodorhynchus
Species
Anodorhynchus glaucus
Common name
Glaucous macaw

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Very little is known about these critically endangered animals, which have not been sighted in decades and might even be extinct. One specimen lived 14.8 years in captivity [0669]. Anecdotal reports of animals living over 20 years in captivity might be true but are impossible to verify.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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