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Rufous-sided Crake
Laterallus melanophaius
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Least Concern
Envergadura
16,6 cm
Peso
54,1 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
La gallineta de flancos rufo es una pequeña gallineta de América del Sur tropical que habita en pantanos y humedales con vegetación densa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Peso | 54,1 g | 1.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 20-20 days. Fledging: 4 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Especies | Laterallus melanophaius |
Distribution
Rufous-sided Crake has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous-sided Crake endangered?
The Rufous-sided Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-sided Crake nest?
Incubation: 20-20 days. Fledging: 4 days.
How big is the Rufous-sided Crake?
The Rufous-sided Crake has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 54.1 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-sided Crake belong to?
The Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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