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Primary Traits
662.3 g
0 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Anas castanea
English name
Chestnut Teal
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Anas
Species
castanea
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Australian
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
505 g
Maximum female mass
766 g
Minimum male mass
562 g
Maximum male mass
816 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
662.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
L
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
No data
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Coastal
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
5
Maximum clutch size
17
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
23 d
Maximum incubation period
29 d
Minimum fledging period
56 d
Maximum fledging period
80 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
11
Average fledging period
68 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary