AnAge entry for Neophema splendida

Classification (HAGRID: 01267)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Neophema
Species
Neophema splendida
Common name
Scarlet-chested parrot

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

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

One specimen lived for 14 years in captivity [0669]. It has been reported that these animals can live up to 25.4 years in captivity [0979], but this has not been verified; the same study reported that these animals can breed from about 1 year 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 177593
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 492514
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