AnAge entry for Cygnus atratus

Classification (HAGRID: 00292)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anseriformes
                Family: Anatidae
                    Genus: Cygnus
Species
Cygnus atratus
Common name
Black swan
Synonyms
Cygnus atractus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
24.7 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1305
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One banded individual was found to be at least 24.7 years old [1305]. However, anecdotal reports suggest that they may live up to 40 years.

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

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 553906
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8868
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