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Madagascar Forest Rail
Mentocrex kioloides
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Least Concern
Envergadura
24,4 cm
Peso
226,0 g
Família
Sarothruridae
Ordem
Gruiformes
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Sobre
Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides), 22 cm. Small; chestnut-brown above, grey below with a red bill. Endemic to eastern Madagascar primary rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material in dense undergrowth. Least Concern; still relatively common in intact eastern humid forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Peso | 226,0 g | 7.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Mentocrex |
| Espécies | Mentocrex kioloides |
External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Madagascar Forest Rail endangered?
The Madagascar Forest Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Forest Rail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Madagascar Forest Rail?
The Madagascar Forest Rail has a wingspan of 24.4 cm, weight of 226.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Forest Rail belong to?
The Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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