AnAge entry for Aethia pygmaea

Classification (HAGRID: 00356)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Charadriiformes
                Family: Alcidae
                    Genus: Aethia
Species
Aethia pygmaea
Common name
Whiskered auklet

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

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

Possibly they first breed after 3 years, like similar species [0445].

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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ITIS 177021
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Taxonomy ID 28687
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