# Crestless curassow (*Mitu tomentosum*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The crestless curassow (Mitu tomentosum) is a species in the family Cracidae, order Galliformes. Recorded adults weigh 1.97 kg to 2.43 kg. Its IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.97 kg – 2.43 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Frugivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2 |
| Age at maturity | 23.9 months |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Galliformes
- family: Cracidae
- genus: Mitu
- species: *Mitu tomentosum* (Spix, 1825)

Synonyms: *Crax tomentosa*, *Crax tomentosa*, *Crax tomentosa*, *Mitu tomentosa*, *Mitu tomentosa tomentosa*, *Pauxi tomentosa*

## Common questions

### How big is the crestless curassow?

An adult crestless curassow weighs 1.97 kg – 2.43 kg, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the crestless curassow endangered?

The crestless curassow is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction.

### What kind of animal is the crestless curassow?

The crestless curassow (Mitu tomentosum) belongs to the family Cracidae in the order Galliformes.

## Sources

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