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Rodrigues Rail

Erythromachus leguati

Extinct
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes

The Rodrigues Rail (Erythromachus leguati) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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Rodrigues Rail (Erythromachus leguati) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean. Known from a 1691 account and subfossil bones; reddish plumage, long legs, reduced wings. Related to Mauritius Red Rail. Extirpated by introduced cats and rats, and direct hunting by settlers, by the early 18th century.

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos)
Familia Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas)
Genus Erythromachus
Especies Erythromachus leguati

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Rodrigues Rail endangered?
The Rodrigues Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Rodrigues Rail belong to?
The Rodrigues Rail (Erythromachus leguati) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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