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Primary Traits
141.8 g
0 m - 1,900 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Porphyrio alleni
English name
Allen's Gallinule
Order
Gruiformes
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
alleni
Data source
HBW3, BOTW, D23
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
112 g
Maximum female mass
145 g
Minimum male mass
132 g
Maximum male mass
172 g
Minimum unsexed mass
148 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
141.8 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,900 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,900 m
Typical elevation
950 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
5
Diet specialization index
0.7
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
8
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
15 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
5.5
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Sedentary