At a glance

Key facts

Scientific Name
Vultur gryphus
Weight
15 kg
Length
1.2 m
Lifespan
70 years
Habitat
Mountains
Diet
Scavenger

In context

Andean Condor is a clear large aerial reference, with a mass range of 7.7 to 15 kg, an average of 10.8 kg, and body length from 0.975 to 1.28 m. Its wild lifespan reference reaches 50 years, adding a long-lived comparison point among aerial species.

Available specifications

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PHYSICAL

Weight
15 kg
Height
-
Length
1.2 m

LIFE

Lifespan
70 years
Gestation
58 days

TRAITS

Scientific Name
Vultur gryphus
Diet
Scavenger
Habitat
Mountains

ABILITIES

Speed (km/h)
80
Bite Force (PSI)
-

Reported species traits

Sex and geographic scope are not separated, and life stage is unspecified. Ranges do not imply an average. These measurements are not matched to the recorded length or height.

Andean Condor

Vultur gryphus

Reported body length

Reported minimum
0.975 m
Reported maximum
1.28 m
Reported average
Unknown

Originally reported units

Reported minimum
97.5 cm
Reported maximum
128 cm
Reported average
Unknown

Reported mass

Reported minimum
7.7 kg
Reported maximum
15 kg
Reported average
10.8 kg

Reported wingspan

Reported minimum
Unknown
Reported maximum
Unknown
Reported average
3.2 m

Wild lifespan

Reported minimum
Unknown
Reported typical/high value
50 years
Reported average
Unknown

Locomotion

Primary medium
aerial
Additional reported media
None reported
Reported behaviors
flies

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