Andaman Crake

Andaman Crake

Rallina canningi

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,8 cm
Peso
148,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes

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Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) is a 25–28 cm crake endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Chestnut head and breast; dark olive-brown back; white-barred underparts. Inhabits forested wetlands, mangrove edges, and marshy clearings. Poorly known; considered Near Threatened due to restricted island range and deforestation pressures.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,8 cm 11.7 in
Peso 148,5 g 5.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

3-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos)
Familia Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas)
Genus Rallina
Especies Rallina canningi

Distribution

Andaman Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Andaman Crake endangered?
The Andaman Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andaman Crake?
The Andaman Crake has a wingspan of 29.8 cm, weight of 148.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Crake belong to?
The Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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