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Tsingy Forest Rail

Mentocrex beankaensis

Vulnerable
Envergadura
28,4 cm
Peso
246,0 g
Familia
Sarothruridae
Orden
Gruiformes
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Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis), 21 cm. Similar to Madagascar Forest Rail but adapted to the Tsingy limestone formations in western Madagascar. Cryptic brown plumage; red bill. Omnivore in dense karst forest undergrowth. Vulnerable; restricted to the Beanka forest and adjacent tsingy habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 28,4 cm 11.2 in
Peso 246,0 g 8.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos)
Familia Sarothruridae
Genus Mentocrex
Especies Mentocrex beankaensis

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Tsingy Forest Rail endangered?
The Tsingy Forest Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Tsingy Forest Rail?
The Tsingy Forest Rail has a wingspan of 28.4 cm, weight of 246.0 g.
What order and family does the Tsingy Forest Rail belong to?
The Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.

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