AnAge entry for Pithecia aequatorialis

Classification (HAGRID: 02828)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Primates (Taxon entry)
                Family: Pitheciidae
                    Genus: Pithecia
Species
Pithecia aequatorialis
Common name
Equatorial saki

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Little is known about the longevity of these animals. One captive specimen was reportedly still living after 14.9 years [0434]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, their maximum longevity should be much longer.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Weaning
Litter size
(viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
1,200 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 572987
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