Ascension Night-heron

Ascension Night-heron

Nycticorax olsoni

Not Evaluated
体重
624.57 g
Ardeidae
Pelecaniformes

について

The Ascension Night-heron was a flightless heron known from subfossil remains on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. Weighing an estimated 624g, it was likely driven to extinction by human activity and introduced predators. It is currently listed as Not Evaluated by conservation assessments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 624.57 g 22.03 oz

Habitat & Range

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Nycticorax
Nycticorax olsoni

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よくある質問

How big is the Ascension Night-heron?
The Ascension Night-heron has a weight of 624.57 g.
What order and family does the Ascension Night-heron belong to?
The Ascension Night-heron (Nycticorax olsoni) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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