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Plain-flanked Rail
Rallus wetmorei
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Endangered
Envergadura
25,0 cm
Peso
217,5 g
Família
Rallidae
Ordem
Gruiformes
Sobre
Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei), 35 cm. Brown with unbarred buff-grey flanks; long curved bill. Restricted to mangroves of the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny range with severe mangrove loss due to coastal development.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 217,5 g | 7.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
4-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Espécies | Rallus wetmorei |
Distribution
Plain-flanked Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Plain-flanked Rail endangered?
The Plain-flanked Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Plain-flanked Rail nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Plain-flanked Rail?
The Plain-flanked Rail has a wingspan of 25.0 cm, weight of 217.5 g.
What order and family does the Plain-flanked Rail belong to?
The Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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