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Dot-winged Crake

Laterallus spilopterus

Vulnerable
翼展
15.2 cm
体重
56.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

关于

Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of the Galápagos Islands. Brown above with white spots on wing coverts; grey below with barred flanks. Endemic to Santa Cruz and several other Galápagos islands. Inhabits highland wet zones with dense vegetation and marsh edges. Secretive but locally common.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 15.2 cm 6.0 in
体重 56.5 g 1.99 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

分类学

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

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常见问题

Is the Dot-winged Crake endangered?
The Dot-winged Crake has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Dot-winged Crake?
The Dot-winged Crake has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 56.5 g.
What order and family does the Dot-winged Crake belong to?
The Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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