Samoan Moorhen
Pareudiastes pacificus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pareudiastes-pacificus"></birdfyi-bird>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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 450.0 g | 15.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC,BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Pareudiastes |
| Species | Pareudiastes pacificus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family