How difficult is it to keep Buffy Fish Owl?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Buffy Fish Owl?

The average lifespan of Buffy Fish Owl is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Buffy Fish Owl get?

Buffy Fish Owl typically reaches 40-48cm (1,028-2,100g) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Buffy Fish Owl?

The price of Buffy Fish Owl varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Buffy Fish Owl

Q: What should I feed Buffy Fish Owl?

Buffy Fish Owl feeds on: Chiefly fish and other waterside animals in the wild; fish plus frozen mice and chicks in captivity. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

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Ketupa ketupu

A fish owl of Southeast Asian tropical forest and wetland. At 40-48 cm it is the smallest fish owl, with ear tufts splayed sideways and long unfeathered legs, and it lives by catching fish at the water's edge.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

40-48cm (1,028-2,100g)

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Chiefly fish and other waterside animals in the wild; fish plus frozen mice and chicks in captivity

About

The buffy fish owl (Ketupa ketupu), also known as the Malay fish owl, belongs to the fish owls of the family Strigidae. It is native to Southeast Asia and lives chiefly in tropical forests and wetlands, foraging at the water's edge. Like all fish owls it has prominent ear tufts on the sides of the head, and its long legs are unfeathered. It will not submerge beyond its legs and lacks the sound-muffling feathers of other owls - adaptations to a fish diet that are also seen in the African fishing owls, which are not directly related. It was once treated as the same species as the tawny fish owl, whose range it neatly replaces, but a number of physical, anatomical, habitat and behavioural distinctions separate them. Because of its wide distribution and presumed stable population it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004.

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Lifespan of the Buffy Fish Owl

The Buffy Fish Owl lives 15-20 years.

Size of the Buffy Fish Owl

The Buffy Fish Owl grows to 40-48cm (1,028-2,100g).

Adults are 40-48 cm long and weigh 1,028-2,100 g, making it the smallest of the fish owls.

Basic Info

Origin

Southeast Asia, in tropical forests and wetlands

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

40-48cm (1,028-2,100g)

Care Specifications

AggressivePair

Sources: Wikipedia - Buffy fish owl

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Ketupa ketupu (Horsfield, 1821)

Synonyms: Strix ketupu, Bubo ketupu

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Ketupa ketupu. The order Strigiformes is listed in CITES Appendix II except for species placed in Appendix I, so this species is Appendix II and international trade requires an export permit. It is not among Japan's designated dangerous animals.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Appendix II) / IUCN Red List / Cabinet Order under the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, appended table (designated dangerous animals)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.