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Galapagos Rail

Laterallus spilonota

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
13,2 cm
Berat
40,0 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Galápagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota) is a small 15–17 cm flightless or near-flightless rail endemic to highland vegetation zones of several Galápagos islands. Dark brown above with white spots; grey below with barred flanks. Inhabits dense ferns, mosses, and Miconia scrub in humid highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,2 cm 5.2 in
Berat 40,0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-6

Taksonomi

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

External Databases

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Galapagos Rail endangered?
The Galapagos Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Galapagos Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-25 days.
How big is the Galapagos Rail?
The Galapagos Rail has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 40.0 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Rail belong to?
The Galapagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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