AnAge entry for Calidris acuminata

Classification (HAGRID: 00515)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Charadriiformes
                Family: Scolopacidae
                    Genus: Calidris
Species
Calidris acuminata
Common name
Sharp-tailed sandpiper

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
8.6 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1305
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

These animals have been found to live up to 8.6 years [1305]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity could be significantly underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Clutch or litter size
Breedings per year
Weight at birth
Adult weight
67.7 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 176652
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