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Primary Traits
361 g
0 m - 1,450 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Nomonyx dominicus
English name
Masked Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Nomonyx
Species
dominicus
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
LN
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
275 g
Maximum female mass
445 g
Minimum male mass
275 g
Maximum male mass
449 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
361 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,450 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,450 m
Typical elevation
725 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
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
Occasional help
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Ground, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
6
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
23 d
Maximum incubation period
24 d
Minimum fledging period
45 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
5
Average fledging period
45 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary