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Makira Moorhen
Pareudiastes silvestris
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Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
28,5 cm
Khối Lượng
450,0 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes
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Giới Thiệu
Makira Moorhen (Pareudiastes silvestris) is a poorly known, likely extinct rail formerly endemic to Makira (San Cristóbal) in the Solomon Islands. Described from a single 19th-century specimen; dark plumage, short wings indicating flightlessness. Presumed lost to forest clearance and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 28,5 cm | 11.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 450,0 g | 15.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Pareudiastes |
| Loài | Pareudiastes silvestris |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Makira Moorhen endangered?
The Makira Moorhen has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Makira Moorhen?
The Makira Moorhen has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 450.0 g.
What order and family does the Makira Moorhen belong to?
The Makira Moorhen (Pareudiastes silvestris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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