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Galapagos Rail

Laterallus spilonota

Vulnerable
날개 폭
13.2 cm
체중
40.0 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

소개

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
날개 폭 13.2 cm 5.2 in
체중 40.0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

3-6

분류학

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

External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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