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Yemen Linnet

Linaria yemenensis

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Primary Traits

FamilyFringillidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmAfrotropical
HabitatShrub
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

14.2 g

Elevation

1,800 m - 3,000 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Linaria yemenensis

English name

Yemen Linnet

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Fringillidae

Genus

Linaria

Species

yemenensis

Data source

FASP, 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

Afrotropical

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

13 g

Maximum male mass

15 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

14.2 g

Minimum elevation

590 m

Typical lower elevation

1,800 m

Typical upper elevation

3,000 m

Maximum elevation

3,700 m

Elevation range

1,200 m

Typical elevation

2,400 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1.22

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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

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

4

Incubating sex

Female

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

3

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary