Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 16 years (captivity)
Observations: Increased reproductive output with age has been documented in these animals (Caleb Finch 1990). Record longevity may be underestimated. In the wild, mortality rates appear to rise at later ages. Growth rates also appear to decline (Kara 1994).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
