AnAge entry for Dendrocygna viduata

Classification (HAGRID: 00299)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anseriformes
                Family: Anatidae
                    Genus: Dendrocygna
Species
Dendrocygna viduata
Common name
White-faced whistling duck

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
12 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 448
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One specimen lived nearly 12 years at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle [0448]. Anecdotal evidence suggests these animals may live over 15 years in captivity, which is plausible even if unverified.

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 175053
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8876
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