Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 5 years (captivity)
Observations: Life expectancy in the wild is probably under 1 year. Reproductive ability declines in the second year of life. There is one report of a male specimen obtained at an unknown age living almost 5 years in captivity (Ronald Nowak 1999).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
