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Dieffenbach's Rail
Hypotaenidia dieffenbachii
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Extinct
Poids
274,6 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
Dieffenbach's Rail (Hypotaenidia dieffenbachii). Extinct. Flightless; brown with barred underparts; endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Hunted to extinction by Polynesian and European settlers by approximately 1840. Known from a few museum specimens collected in 1839–40.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 274,6 g | 9.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Hypotaenidia |
| Espèces | Hypotaenidia dieffenbachii |
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Foire aux questions
Is the Dieffenbach's Rail endangered?
The Dieffenbach's Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Dieffenbach's Rail?
The Dieffenbach's Rail has a weight of 274.6 g.
What order and family does the Dieffenbach's Rail belong to?
The Dieffenbach's Rail (Hypotaenidia dieffenbachii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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