AnAge entry for Chen canagica

Classification (HAGRID: 00332)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anseriformes
                Family: Anatidae
                    Genus: Chen
Species
Chen canagica
Common name
Emperor goose
Synonyms
Philacte canagica, Anser canagicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
12 years (wild)
Source
ref. 427
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Considering the longevity of similar species, it is likely that the longevity of these animals is somewhat underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
365 days
Male sexual maturity
365 days
Incubation
24 days
Clutch size
4.9 (oviparous)
Clutches per year
1
Weight at hatching
81.8 g
Adult weight
2,148 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 175042
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