AnAge entry for Dendrocygna bicolor

Classification (HAGRID: 00298)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anseriformes
                Family: Anatidae
                    Genus: Dendrocygna
Species
Dendrocygna bicolor
Common name
Fulvous whistling duck
Synonyms
Dendrocygna bicolor helva

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
11.2 years (wild)
Source
ref. 0427
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

The longest-living banded animal was 11.2 years of age [0427]. Possibly, these animals live considerably longer in captivity with anecdotal reports suggesting they may live 20 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

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ITIS 175046
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8874
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