AnAge entry for Cygnus buccinator

Classification (HAGRID: 00293)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anseriformes
                Family: Anatidae
                    Genus: Cygnus
Species
Cygnus buccinator
Common name
Trumpeter swan
Synonyms
Olor buccinator

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
32.5 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

While sexual maturity may occur earlier, breeding normally does not occur before age 4. In the wild, these animals normally do not live over 12 years [0437].

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 174992
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 48397
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