Blue Duck (Whio)
Order: |
Anseriformes
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Genus: |
Hymenolaimus
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Species: |
malacorhynchos
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Endangered (EN)
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CITES List: |
No Listing
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ESA Status: |
No Listing
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Recovery Plan: |
Recovery Plan
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PVA: |
Yes
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Habitat Type: |
Other
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Diet: |
Insectivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Not Located
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Longevity (years): |
7.00
- 13.00
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Clutch Size: |
5
- 6
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
Not Located
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Breeding Months: |
October
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
1
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
HABITAT: Fast moving streams and rivers LONGEVITY: average 7-8, can live to be at least 13.
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Data submitted by: |
Amanda Spratt, Jade McGill
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