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Primary Traits
996.8 g
1,000 m - 4,200 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Anas sparsa
English name
African Black Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Anas
Species
sparsa
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
820 g
Maximum female mass
1,055 g
Minimum male mass
950 g
Maximum male mass
1,156 g
Minimum unsexed mass
914 g
Maximum unsexed mass
1,086 g
Average mass
996.8 g
Minimum elevation
0 m
Typical lower elevation
1,000 m
Typical upper elevation
4,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
3,200 m
Typical elevation
2,600 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Riparian
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.82
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous, Polygynous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Ground, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
9
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
25 d
Maximum incubation period
28 d
Minimum fledging period
86 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
6.5
Average fledging period
86 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary