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Sakalava Rail

Zapornia olivieri

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
20,4 cm
Berat
121,5 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 121.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a tiny 14–15 cm crake endemic to western Madagascar. Brown above with rufous and grey tones; pale buff below. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes and rice paddy margins in the Sakalava lowlands. Poorly known and rarely recorded.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 20,4 cm 8.0 in
Berat 121,5 g 4.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Sakalava Rail endangered?
The Sakalava Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Sakalava Rail?
The Sakalava Rail has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 121.5 g.
What order and family does the Sakalava Rail belong to?
The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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