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Slender-billed Flufftail
Sarothrura watersi
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
13,9 cm
Peso
26,5 g
Familia
Sarothruridae
Orden
Gruiformes
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Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi), 14 cm. Very poorly known; brown with a thin bill adapted for probing. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, recorded from a handful of wetland localities. Omnivore. Endangered; extremely rarely recorded; habitat loss continues.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Peso | 26,5 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Especies | Sarothrura watersi |
Distribution
Slender-billed Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Slender-billed Flufftail endangered?
The Slender-billed Flufftail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Slender-billed Flufftail?
The Slender-billed Flufftail has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 26.5 g.
What order and family does the Slender-billed Flufftail belong to?
The Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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