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Inaccessible Island Rail

Laterallus rogersi

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
10,8 cm
Berat
40,0 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,8 cm 4.3 in
Berat 40,0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: DM.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Inaccessible Island Rail endangered?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Inaccessible Island Rail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Inaccessible Island Rail?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 40.0 g.
What order and family does the Inaccessible Island Rail belong to?
The Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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