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Speckled Rail
Coturnicops notatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.7 cm
Weight
27.5 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Speckled Rail (Coturnicops notatus) is a small 15–17 cm, poorly-known rail of South America. Olive-brown above; white-spotted breast and flanks. Found in Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. Inhabits wet grasslands, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded savannas. Extremely secretive; known from few specimens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 27.5 g | 0.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Coturnicops |
| Species | Coturnicops notatus |
Distribution
Speckled Rail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Speckled Rail endangered?
The Speckled Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Speckled Rail?
The Speckled Rail has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 27.5 g.
What order and family does the Speckled Rail belong to?
The Speckled Rail (Coturnicops notatus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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