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Primary Traits
1,145.8 g
0 m - 900 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Mergus squamatus
English name
Scaly-sided Merganser
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Mergus
Species
squamatus
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Endangered
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
870 g
Maximum female mass
1,100 g
Minimum male mass
1,125 g
Maximum male mass
1,400 g
Minimum unsexed mass
1,234 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
1,145.8 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
900 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
900 m
Typical elevation
450 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Riparian
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
14
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
31 d
Maximum incubation period
35 d
Minimum fledging period
56 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
9
Average fledging period
56 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory