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Rusty-flanked Crake

Laterallus levraudi

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
15,7 cm
Gewicht
43,5 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rallen, sumpfhühner und blässhühner), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.7 cm and a weight of 43.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) is a small 14–16 cm, poorly-known crake endemic to northern Venezuela and Trinidad. Dark brown above; grey breast with distinctive chestnut flanks. Inhabits freshwater marshes and wetland edges in lowland areas. Rare and secretive; few modern records.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 15,7 cm 6.2 in
Gewicht 43,5 g 1.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen)
Familie Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner)
Genus Laterallus
Arten Laterallus levraudi

Distribution

Rusty-flanked Crake has been recorded in 2 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Rusty-flanked Crake endangered?
The Rusty-flanked Crake has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Rusty-flanked Crake?
The Rusty-flanked Crake has a wingspan of 15.7 cm, weight of 43.5 g.
What order and family does the Rusty-flanked Crake belong to?
The Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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