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Königsralle

Rallus elegans

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オウサマクイナ
Chinese 王秧雞
Spanish Rascón real
French Râle élégant
German Königsralle
Portuguese saracura-real
Russian Королевский пастушок

Similar Species in Rallus

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Asienwasserralle
Rallus indicus
Least Concern
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Aztekenralle
Rallus tenuirostris
Near Threatened
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Bogotáralle
Rallus semiplumbeus
Endangered
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Kapralle
Rallus caerulescens
Least Concern
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Klapperralle
Rallus crepitans
Least Concern
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Madagaskarralle
Rallus madagascariensis
Vulnerable
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Magellanralle
Rallus antarcticus
Vulnerable
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Mangroveralle
Rallus longirostris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Königsralle?
The scientific name of Königsralle is Rallus elegans. It belongs to the genus Rallus.
What is the conservation status of Königsralle?
Königsralle (Rallus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Königsralle live?
Königsralle is found in Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Königsralle belong to?
Königsralle (Rallus elegans) belongs to the genus Rallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does Königsralle belong to?
Königsralle (Rallus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Königsralle?
The closest relatives of Königsralle in the genus Rallus include Asienwasserralle, Aztekenralle, Bogotáralle, Kapralle, Klapperralle.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Rallus — 13 Species

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Asienwasserralle
Rallus indicus
LC 🐾
Aztekenralle
Rallus tenuirostris
NT 🐾
Bogotáralle
Rallus semiplumbeus
EN 🐾
Kapralle
Rallus caerulescens
LC 🐾
Klapperralle
Rallus crepitans
LC
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Königsralle
Rallus elegans
NT
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Madagaskarralle
Rallus madagascariensis
VU 🐾
Magellanralle
Rallus antarcticus
VU 🐾
Mangroveralle
Rallus longirostris
LC 🐾
Ridgwayralle
Rallus obsoletus
NT 🐾
Virginiaralle
Rallus limicola
LC 🐾
Wasserralle
Rallus aquaticus
LC 🐾
Wetmoreralle
Rallus wetmorei
EN
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