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Tristan Moorhen
Gallinula nesiotis
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Extinct
الوزن
517,5 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
حول
Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 517,5 g | 18.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Extinct
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| الفصيلة | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| الأنواع | Gallinula nesiotis |
Distribution
Tristan Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Tristan Moorhen endangered?
The Tristan Moorhen has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Tristan Moorhen?
The Tristan Moorhen has a weight of 517.5 g.
What order and family does the Tristan Moorhen belong to?
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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