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North Island Takahe

Porphyrio mantelli

Extinct
체중
2487.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

소개

North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
체중 2487.5 g 87.74 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Extinct
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.

산란 수

1-3

분류학

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

Distribution

North Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the North Island Takahe endangered?
The North Island Takahe has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the North Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the North Island Takahe?
The North Island Takahe has a weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the North Island Takahe belong to?
The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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