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Samoan Moorhen

Pareudiastes pacificus

Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
24,4 cm
Khối Lượng
450,0 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

The Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.4 cm and a weight of 450 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Giới Thiệu

Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) is an extinct flightless rail that inhabited Savai'i, Samoa. Known from a single 1873 specimen; dark plumage with reduced wings. Likely extirpated by introduced rats, cats, and habitat loss during the late 19th century. Represents the general vulnerability of island rails to human-introduced threats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 24,4 cm 9.6 in
Khối Lượng 450,0 g 15.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: HC,BU.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Họ Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Pareudiastes
Loài Pareudiastes pacificus

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Samoan Moorhen endangered?
The Samoan Moorhen has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Samoan Moorhen nest?
Nest type: HC,BU.
How big is the Samoan Moorhen?
The Samoan Moorhen has a wingspan of 24.4 cm, weight of 450.0 g.
What order and family does the Samoan Moorhen belong to?
The Samoan Moorhen (Pareudiastes pacificus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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