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Primary Traits
366.9 g
1,500 m - 4,000 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Merganetta armata
English name
Torrent Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Merganetta
Species
armata
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
265 g
Maximum female mass
400 g
Minimum male mass
315 g
Maximum male mass
488 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
366.9 g
Minimum elevation
0 m
Typical lower elevation
1,500 m
Typical upper elevation
4,000 m
Maximum elevation
4,500 m
Elevation range
2,500 m
Typical elevation
2,750 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Riparian
Habitat breadth
1
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
2
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Rock, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
43 d
Maximum incubation period
44 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Dispersive, Sedentary