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Bioko Batis

Batis poensis

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Primary Traits

FamilyPlatysteiridae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmAfrotropical
HabitatForest
DietInvertebrate
FlightFlies
Average mass

9.2 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,300 m

Data points

47

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Batis poensis

English name

Bioko Batis

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Platysteiridae

Genus

Batis

Species

poensis

Data source

SHBSH, BOTW

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

Yes

Island endemic

Yes

Biogeographic realm

Afrotropical

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

9 g

Maximum female mass

9 g

Minimum male mass

9 g

Maximum male mass

9 g

Minimum unsexed mass

9 g

Maximum unsexed mass

10 g

Average mass

9.2 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,300 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,300 m

Typical elevation

650 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Forest

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Invertebrate

Diet breadth

1

Diet specialization index

1.52

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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

No data

Maximum clutch size

No data

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

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary