AnAge entry for Cygnus atratus

Classification (HAGRID: 00336)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anseriformes
                Family: Anatidae
                    Genus: Cygnus
Species
Cygnus atratus
Common name
Black swan
Synonyms
Cygnus atractus, Anas atrata

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
24.7 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1305
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One banded individual was found to be at least 24.7 years old [1305]. However, anecdotal reports suggest that they may live up to 40 years.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
821 days
Male sexual maturity
821 days
Gestation
Clutch or litter size
Breedings per year
Weight at birth
Adult weight
5,650 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 553906
Animal Diversity Web
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Encyclopaedia of Life
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8868
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