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Primary Traits
1,558 g
0 m - 500 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Neochen jubata
English name
Orinoco Goose
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Neochen
Species
jubata
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Near-threatened
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
1,200 g
Maximum female mass
1,440 g
Minimum male mass
1,700 g
Maximum male mass
1,950 g
Minimum unsexed mass
1,500 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
1,558 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
500 m
Maximum elevation
2,558 m
Elevation range
500 m
Typical elevation
250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.82
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Tree, Ground, Shrub/Bush/Vine, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
6
Maximum clutch size
10
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
34 d
Minimum fledging period
55 d
Maximum fledging period
65 d
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
8
Average fledging period
60 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Sedentary