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Primary Traits
457 g
2,600 m - 4,300 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Anas andium
English name
Andean Teal
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Anas
Species
andium
Data source
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
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
350 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
484 g
Maximum male mass
537 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
457 g
Minimum elevation
200 m
Typical lower elevation
2,600 m
Typical upper elevation
4,300 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,700 m
Typical elevation
3,450 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
5
Maximum clutch size
13
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
24 d
Maximum incubation period
35 d
Minimum fledging period
42 d
Maximum fledging period
49 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
9
Average fledging period
45.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Altitudinal Migrant, Sedentary