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Mexican Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
30.6 cm
Weight
273.5 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris), 35 cm. Slender-billed; brown above with a grey head and rufous breast. Inhabits freshwater marshes of the Mexican plateau and adjacent areas. Omnivore. Near Threatened; restricted range in highland Mexico with ongoing wetland drainage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 273.5 g | 9.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus tenuirostris |
Distribution
Mexican Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mexican Rail endangered?
The Mexican Rail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mexican Rail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Mexican Rail?
The Mexican Rail has a wingspan of 30.6 cm, weight of 273.5 g.
What order and family does the Mexican Rail belong to?
The Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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