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North Island Takahe

Porphyrio mantelli

Extinct
Gewicht
2487,5 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

Über uns

North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Gewicht 2487,5 g 87.74 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familie Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porphyrio
Arten Porphyrio mantelli

Distribution

North Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the North Island Takahe endangered?
The North Island Takahe has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the North Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the North Island Takahe?
The North Island Takahe has a weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the North Island Takahe belong to?
The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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