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Species record

Russet-bellied Spinetail

Synallaxis zimmeri

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Primary Traits

FamilyFurnariidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatShrub
DietInvertebrate
FlightFlies
Average mass

13 g

Elevation

2,500 m - 2,900 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Synallaxis zimmeri

English name

Russet-bellied Spinetail

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Furnariidae

Genus

Synallaxis

Species

zimmeri

Data source

BSA, BOTW

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Range restricted

Yes

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Neotropical

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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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

12 g

Maximum unsexed mass

14 g

Average mass

13 g

Minimum elevation

1,830 m

Typical lower elevation

2,500 m

Typical upper elevation

2,900 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

400 m

Typical elevation

2,700 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

2

Primary diet

Invertebrate

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

1.22

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Singly and pairs

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Sphere

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

No data

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

No data

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary