Gallus_gallus AnAge entry for Gallus gallus

Classification (HAGRID: 00685)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Galliformes
                Family: Phasianidae
                    Genus: Gallus
Species
Gallus gallus
Common name
Red junglefowl

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
30 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Chickens are considered a relatively short-lived and fast ageing species [0136]. The maximum longevity in captivity of these birds, however, has been reported to be 30 years [0001]. This is not impossible considering the large number of animals kept in captivity, yet remains unproven. For comparative analyses the use of a more conservative value for maximum longevity, such as 15 or 20 years, is recommended. Domestic chicken reach sexual maturity before six months of age.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation
Clutch size
(oviparous)
Clutches per year
Weight at hatching
Adult weight
779.8 g
Postnatal growth rate
0.037 days-1 (from logistic function)

Metabolism

Typical body temperature
Not yet available
Basal metabolic rate
6.0050 W
Body mass
2710.0 g
Metabolic rate per body mass
0.002216 W/g

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 176086
Animal Diversity Web
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Encyclopaedia of Life
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 9031
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