Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 18.2 years (captivity)
Observations: Although it has been claimed that these animals live up to 22 years in captivity (Bernhard Grzimek 1990), this is unverified. The longevity record in captivity belongs to a female that was 18.2 years of age when she died (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- cc-by-3.0
- copyright
- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
- editor
- de Magalhaes, J. P.
Habitat
provided by World Register of Marine Species
coastal waters (but mostly in fresh water)
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- cc-by-4.0
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- WoRMS Editorial Board
- bibliographic citation
- van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
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- Jacob van der Land [email]
