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Primary Traits
574.2 g
0 m - 2,450 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Pternistis afer
English name
Red-necked Spurfowl
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Pternistis
Species
afer
Data source
HBW2, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
370 g
Maximum female mass
690 g
Minimum male mass
480 g
Maximum male mass
1,000 g
Minimum unsexed mass
270 g
Maximum unsexed mass
635 g
Average mass
574.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,450 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,450 m
Typical elevation
1,225 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
7
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.68
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
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
9
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
23 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
10 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
6
Average fledging period
10 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary