AnAge entry for Numenius minutus

Classification (HAGRID: 00546)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Charadriiformes
                Family: Scolopacidae
                    Genus: Numenius
Species
Numenius minutus
Common name
Little curlew

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Not much is known about the longevity of these animals, though they have been known to live 4.1 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
172.25 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 176606
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