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Galapagos Rail

Laterallus spilonota

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
13,2 cm
Масса
40,0 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 13,2 cm 5.2 in
Масса 40,0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

3-6

Таксономия

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

External Databases

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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