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Zapata Rail

Cyanolimnas cerverai

Critically Endangered
翼展
20.5 cm
体重
175.0 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

The Zapata Rail (Cyanolimnas cerverai) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 175 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Zapata Rail (Cyanolimnas cerverai), 29 cm. Slate-grey with brown upperparts, red bill and pink legs; flightless. Endemic to the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. Inhabits dense sawgrass marsh. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; world's rarest rail, threatened by drainage, burning and predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 20.5 cm 8.1 in
体重 175.0 g 6.17 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Cyanolimnas
物种 Cyanolimnas cerverai

Distribution

Zapata Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Zapata Rail endangered?
The Zapata Rail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Zapata Rail?
The Zapata Rail has a wingspan of 20.5 cm, weight of 175.0 g.
What order and family does the Zapata Rail belong to?
The Zapata Rail (Cyanolimnas cerverai) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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