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Samoan Moorhen

Pareudiastes pacificus

Critically Endangered
طول الجناح
24,4 cm
الوزن
450,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

The Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.4 cm and a weight of 450 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) is an extinct flightless rail that inhabited Savai'i, Samoa. Known from a single 1873 specimen; dark plumage with reduced wings. Likely extirpated by introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss during the late 19th century. Represents the general vulnerability of island rails to human-introduced threats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 24,4 cm 9.6 in
الوزن 450,0 g 15.87 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: HC,BU.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Pareudiastes
الأنواع Pareudiastes pacificus

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Samoan Moorhen endangered?
The Samoan Moorhen has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Samoan Moorhen nest?
Nest type: HC,BU.
How big is the Samoan Moorhen?
The Samoan Moorhen has a wingspan of 24.4 cm, weight of 450.0 g.
What order and family does the Samoan Moorhen belong to?
The Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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