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Primary Traits
843.3 g
0 m - 600 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Megapodius nicobariensis
English name
Nicobar Scrubfowl
Order
Galliformes
Family
Megapodiidae
Genus
Megapodius
Species
nicobariensis
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Indomalayan
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
850 g
Maximum female mass
1,021 g
Minimum male mass
595 g
Maximum male mass
907 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
843.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
600 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
600 m
Typical elevation
300 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Mound
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
20
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
11
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary