AnAge entry for Gyps bengalensis

Classification (HAGRID: 00226)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Accipitriformes
                Family: Accipitridae
                    Genus: Gyps
Species
Gyps bengalensis
Common name
White-rumped vulture, or Bengal vulture

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

The record longevity for this species is 17.2 years [0575]. Anecdotal reports, however, suggest that these animals may live over 40 years, which may be true.

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 175485
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 43491
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