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Dot-winged Crake
Laterallus spilopterus
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
15,2 cm
Peso
56,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of the Galápagos Islands. Brown above with white spots on wing coverts; grey below with barred flanks. Endemic to Santa Cruz and several other Galápagos islands. Inhabits highland wet zones with dense vegetation and marsh edges. Secretive but locally common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Peso | 56,5 g | 1.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Especies | Laterallus spilopterus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Dot-winged Crake endangered?
The Dot-winged Crake has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Dot-winged Crake?
The Dot-winged Crake has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 56.5 g.
What order and family does the Dot-winged Crake belong to?
The Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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