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Snoring Rail

Aramidopsis plateni

Vulnerable
Wingspan
27.6 cm
Weight
116.0 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

The Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 116 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni), 30 cm. Brown above; grey underparts; named for its pig-like snoring call. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits dense lowland and montane forest undergrowth near streams. Omnivore. Vulnerable; deforestation on Sulawesi.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.6 cm 10.9 in
Weight 116.0 g 4.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Family Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Aramidopsis
Species Aramidopsis plateni

Distribution

Snoring Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Snoring Rail endangered?
The Snoring Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Snoring Rail?
The Snoring Rail has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 116.0 g.
What order and family does the Snoring Rail belong to?
The Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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