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Chatham Islands Rail

Cabalus modestus

Extinct
Peso
83,1 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes

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Chatham Islands Rail (Cabalus modestus). Extinct. Small flightless rail formerly endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand; approximately 20 cm. Known from bones and a handful of historical specimens. Extinct by about 1900 due to introduced cats, rats and predation by early settlers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Peso 83,1 g 2.93 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familia Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Cabalus
Especies Cabalus modestus

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Chatham Islands Rail endangered?
The Chatham Islands Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Chatham Islands Rail?
The Chatham Islands Rail has a weight of 83.1 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Rail belong to?
The Chatham Islands Rail (Cabalus modestus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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