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Primary Traits
50.5 g
0 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Neophema petrophila
English name
Rock Parrot
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittaculidae
Genus
Neophema
Species
petrophila
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
Australian
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
No data
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
No data
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
47 g
Maximum unsexed mass
54 g
Average mass
50.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
L
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
No data
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Coastal
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Seed
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Burrow, Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Nest, Rock
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
18 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
30 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4.5
Average fledging period
30 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Dispersive, Sedentary