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New Caledonian Rail

Gallirallus lafresnayanus

Critically Endangered
Rallidae
Gruiformes
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New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus). Possibly Extinct. Large, flightless or near-flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; last confirmed record in 1890. Endemic to New Caledonia. Threatened by introduced predators, hunting and habitat loss. Searches have failed to locate any survivors.

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

1

分类学

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

Distribution

New Caledonian Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the New Caledonian Rail endangered?
The New Caledonian Rail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What order and family does the New Caledonian Rail belong to?
The New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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