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Primary Traits
468 g
0 m - 500 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Amazonetta brasiliensis
English name
Brazilian Teal
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Amazonetta
Species
brasiliensis
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
459 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
440 g
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
350 g
Maximum unsexed mass
623 g
Average mass
468 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
500 m
Typical elevation
250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.8
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Mound, Other bird's nest, Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Ground, Tree, Grass, Rock
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
6
Maximum clutch size
11
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
25 d
Maximum incubation period
29 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
8.5
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Sedentary