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Primary Traits
163.5 g
0 m - 3,030 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Aplopelia larvata
English name
Lemon Dove
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Aplopelia
Species
larvata
Data source
HBW4, BOTW
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
85 g
Maximum female mass
175 g
Minimum male mass
130 g
Maximum male mass
270 g
Minimum unsexed mass
121 g
Maximum unsexed mass
200 g
Average mass
163.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
3,030 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
3,030 m
Typical elevation
1,515 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
14 d
Maximum incubation period
18 d
Minimum fledging period
20 d
Maximum fledging period
21 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2
Average fledging period
20.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Altitudinal Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary