AnAge entry for Synthliboramphus antiquus

Classification (HAGRID: 00416)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Charadriiformes
                Family: Alcidae
                    Genus: Synthliboramphus
Species
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Common name
Ancient murrelet

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 more than 6 years, yet maximum longevity is likely much longer. Annual mortality in the wild was estimated at 23-45%. Life expectancy of breeders is about 4.5 years [0445].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
730 days
Male sexual maturity
730 days
Incubation
33 days
Clutch size
2 (oviparous)
Clutches per year
1
Weight at hatching
32.9 g
Adult weight
223.6 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 177008
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Taxonomy ID 28708
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