Ascension Night-heron
Nycticorax olsoni
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Not Evaluated
Ağırlık
624,57 g
Familya
Ardeidae
Takım
Pelecaniformes
Hakkında
The Ascension Night-heron was a flightless heron known from subfossil remains on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. Weighing an estimated 624g, it was likely driven to extinction by human activity and introduced predators. It is currently listed as Not Evaluated by conservation assessments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Ağırlık | 624,57 g | 22.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Familya | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Nycticorax |
| Türler | Nycticorax olsoni |
External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big is the Ascension Night-heron?
The Ascension Night-heron has a weight of 624.57 g.
What order and family does the Ascension Night-heron belong to?
The Ascension Night-heron (Nycticorax olsoni) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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