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Sakalava Rail

Zapornia olivieri

Endangered
翼開長
20.4 cm
体重
121.5 g
Rallidae
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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について

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
翼開長 20.4 cm 8.0 in
体重 121.5 g 4.29 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2-3

分類学

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

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よくある質問

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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