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Black Rail
Laterallus jamaicensis
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Endangered
Envergadura
13,1 cm
Peso
32,96666666666667 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 32,96666666666667 g | 1.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-13
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Especies | Laterallus jamaicensis |
Distribution
Black Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black Rail endangered?
The Black Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.
How big is the Black Rail?
The Black Rail has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 32.96666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Black Rail belong to?
The Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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