AnAge entry for Guaruba guarouba

Classification (HAGRID: 01255)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Guaruba
Species
Guaruba guarouba
Common name
Golden conure
Synonyms
Aratinga guarouba

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
23.2 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 669
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One specimen lived 23.2 years in captivity [0669]. It has been reported that these animals can live up to 60.9 years in captivity [0979], but this has not been verified; the same study reported that these animals can breed from about 3 years of age in captivity.

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 714040
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Taxonomy ID 51906
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