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Tristan Moorhen

Gallinula nesiotis

Extinct
น้ำหนัก
517.5 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Rallidae
อันดับ
Gruiformes

The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 517.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
น้ำหนัก 517.5 g 18.25 oz

Habitat & Range

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Extinct
IUCN Red List

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
วงศ์ตระกูล Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
ชนิดพันธุ์ Gallinula nesiotis

Distribution

Tristan Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Is the Tristan Moorhen endangered?
The Tristan Moorhen has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Tristan Moorhen?
The Tristan Moorhen has a weight of 517.5 g.
What order and family does the Tristan Moorhen belong to?
The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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