AnAge entry for Phigys solitarius

Classification (HAGRID: 01273)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Phigys
Species: Phigys solitarius
Common name: Collared lory

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: One specimen was still alive after 6.8 years in captivity [0669]. Considering the longevity of similar species, it is likely that maximum longevity is underestimated in these animals. It has also been reported that these animals can live up to 18.2 years in captivity [0979], which is plausible but has not been verified; the same study reported that these animals can breed from about 2 years of age in captivity.

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

No information on metabolism is available.

[0979] Young et al. (2012), Survival on the ark: life history trends in captive parrots (PubMed)
[0820] John Dunning (2008), CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses
[0669] Brouwer et al. (2000), Longevity records for Psittaciformes in captivity