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New Caledonian Rail

Gallirallus lafresnayanus

Critically Endangered
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

The New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus). Possibly Extinct. Large, flightless or near-flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; last confirmed record in 1890. Endemic to New Caledonia. Threatened by introduced predators, hunting and habitat loss. Searches have failed to locate any survivors.

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallirallus
Spesies Gallirallus lafresnayanus

Distribution

New Caledonian Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the New Caledonian Rail endangered?
The New Caledonian Rail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What order and family does the New Caledonian Rail belong to?
The New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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