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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
48,2 cm
Berat
1153,3333333333333 g
Famili
Aramidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a large 64–73 cm wading bird of tropical American wetlands, the sole member of family Aramidae. Brown with white streaking; long slightly decurved bill; hunched posture. Inhabits freshwater marshes, wooded swamps, and river margins from Florida south to Argentina. Feeds almost exclusively on large apple snails.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 48,2 cm 19.0 in
Berat 1153,3333333333333 g 40.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-8

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Aramidae (Limpkin)
Genus Aramus
Spesies Aramus guarauna

Distribution

Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Limpkin endangered?
The Limpkin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Limpkin nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
How big is the Limpkin?
The Limpkin has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1153.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae.

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