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Saint Helena Rail
Zapornia astrictocarpus
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Extinct
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Saint Helena Rail (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Saint Helena island. Known only from subfossil bones. Extirpated rapidly after European settlement in 1502 due to introduced predators and habitat loss.
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Especies | Zapornia astrictocarpus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Saint Helena Rail endangered?
The Saint Helena Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Saint Helena Rail belong to?
The Saint Helena Rail (Zapornia astrictocarpus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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