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Species record

New Caledonian Myzomela

Myzomela caledonica

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Primary Traits

FamilyMeliphagidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmOceania
HabitatForest
DietNectar
FlightFlies
Average mass

7.3 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,000 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Myzomela caledonica

English name

New Caledonian Myzomela

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Meliphagidae

Genus

Myzomela

Species

caledonica

Data source

EBA, BOTW

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

Yes

Island endemic

Yes

Biogeographic realm

Oceania

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

7 g

Maximum female mass

7 g

Minimum male mass

8 g

Maximum male mass

8 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

7.3 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,000 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,000 m

Typical elevation

500 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Forest

Habitat breadth

2

Primary diet

Nectar

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1.4

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

Both

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