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Madagascar Rail

Rallus madagascariensis

Vulnerable
翼展
21.2 cm
体重
128.0 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

The Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.2 cm and a weight of 128 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis), 25 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; grey-blue underparts. Endemic to freshwater marshes and wetlands of Madagascar. Omnivore. Vulnerable; freshwater wetlands in Madagascar are heavily degraded by agriculture and human settlement.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 21.2 cm 8.3 in
体重 128.0 g 4.52 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 Rallus
物种 Rallus madagascariensis

Distribution

Madagascar Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Madagascar Rail endangered?
The Madagascar Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Madagascar Rail?
The Madagascar Rail has a wingspan of 21.2 cm, weight of 128.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Rail belong to?
The Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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