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Primary Traits
754 g
0 m - 3,000 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Fulica cristata
English name
Red-knobbed Coot
Order
Gruiformes
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
cristata
Data source
HBW3, 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
455 g
Maximum female mass
790 g
Minimum male mass
770 g
Maximum male mass
910 g
Minimum unsexed mass
363 g
Maximum unsexed mass
1,236 g
Average mass
754 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
3,000 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
3,000 m
Typical elevation
1,500 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
1.1
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
Water
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
5
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
18 d
Maximum incubation period
25 d
Minimum fledging period
55 d
Maximum fledging period
60 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
6
Average fledging period
57.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary