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Tristan Moorhen

Gallinula nesiotis

Extinct
体重
517.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

について

Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 517.5 g 18.25 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Extinct
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

1

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
Gallinula nesiotis

Distribution

Tristan Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Tristan Moorhen endangered?
The Tristan Moorhen has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Tristan Moorhen?
The Tristan Moorhen has a weight of 517.5 g.
What order and family does the Tristan Moorhen belong to?
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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