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Tristan Moorhen
Gallinula nesiotis
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Extinct
Khối Lượng
517,5 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Khối Lượng | 517,5 g | 18.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| Loài | Gallinula nesiotis |
Distribution
Tristan Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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