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Tristan Moorhen
Gallinula nesiotis
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Extinct
Peso
517,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 517,5 g | 18.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Especies | Gallinula nesiotis |
Distribution
Tristan Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Tristan Moorhen endangered?
The Tristan Moorhen has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Tristan Moorhen?
The Tristan Moorhen has a weight of 517.5 g.
What order and family does the Tristan Moorhen belong to?
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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