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Calayan Rail
Aptenorallus calayanensis
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Vulnerable
Peso
244,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
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Acerca de
Calayan Rail (Aptenorallus calayanensis), 20 cm. Brown above; grey underparts; yellow-green bill; short wings suggesting flightlessness. Discovered in 2004; endemic to Calayan Island, Philippines. Inhabits forest undergrowth. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny single-island range with minimal forest remaining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 244,5 g | 8.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Aptenorallus |
| Especies | Aptenorallus calayanensis |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Calayan Rail endangered?
The Calayan Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Calayan Rail?
The Calayan Rail has a weight of 244.5 g.
What order and family does the Calayan Rail belong to?
The Calayan Rail (Aptenorallus calayanensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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