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Species record

Scarlet Myzomela

Myzomela sanguinolenta

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Primary Traits

FamilyMeliphagidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatForest
DietNectar
FlightFlies
Average mass

8.6 g

Elevation

0 m - 2,400 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Myzomela sanguinolenta

English name

Scarlet Myzomela

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Meliphagidae

Genus

Myzomela

Species

sanguinolenta

Data source

ANZAB, BWAL, BOTW, D07

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Australian

Latitudinal zone

Tropical-Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

6 g

Maximum female mass

10 g

Minimum male mass

6 g

Maximum male mass

13 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

8.6 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

2,400 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

2,400 m

Typical elevation

1,200 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Forest

Habitat breadth

5

Primary diet

Nectar

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

0.82

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Singly and pairs

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

3

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

3

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

11 d

Maximum incubation period

12 d

Minimum fledging period

11 d

Maximum fledging period

12 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2.5

Average fledging period

11.5 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Partial Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary