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North Island Snipe
Coenocorypha barrierensis
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Extinct
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
North Island Snipe: 20–23 cm, extinct New Zealand snipe known only from subfossil bones and specimens collected before its extirpation by introduced rats and mustelids. Inhabited dense forest undergrowth of the North Island. Cryptic brown plumage, nocturnal invertebrate feeder. EX. Part of a New Zealand endemic snipe radiation.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Coenocorypha |
| Species | Coenocorypha barrierensis |
Distribution
North Island Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the North Island Snipe endangered?
The North Island Snipe has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the North Island Snipe belong to?
The North Island Snipe (Coenocorypha barrierensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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