AnAge entry for Petrochelidon fulva

Classification (HAGRID: 00791)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Passeriformes
                Family: Hirundinidae
                    Genus: Petrochelidon
Species
Petrochelidon fulva
Common name
Cave swallow
Synonyms
Hirundo fulva

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
12.2 years (wild)
Source
ref. 427
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In captivity these animals have been reported to live up to 24 years [0972], but this has not been verified.

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

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ITIS 178460
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Taxonomy ID 104118
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