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Mexican Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
30,6 cm
Peso
273,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris), 35 cm. Slender-billed; brown above with a grey head and rufous breast. Inhabits freshwater marshes of the Mexican plateau and adjacent areas. Omnivore. Near Threatened; restricted range in highland Mexico with ongoing wetland drainage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Peso | 273,5 g | 9.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM.
Tamaño de la puesta
5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Especies | Rallus tenuirostris |
Distribution
Mexican Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Mexican Rail endangered?
The Mexican Rail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mexican Rail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Mexican Rail?
The Mexican Rail has a wingspan of 30.6 cm, weight of 273.5 g.
What order and family does the Mexican Rail belong to?
The Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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