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Primary Traits
522.3 g
0 m - 200 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Anas aucklandica
English name
Auckland Teal
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Anas
Species
aucklandica
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Near-threatened
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
New Zealand & islands
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
409 g
Maximum female mass
560 g
Minimum male mass
500 g
Maximum male mass
620 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
522.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
200 m
Typical elevation
100 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Coastal
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
6
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
27 d
Maximum incubation period
35 d
Minimum fledging period
50 d
Maximum fledging period
70 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
60 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flightless
Mobility patterns
Sedentary