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Rascón weka

Gallirallus australis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Gallirallus
Species
Gallirallus australis (Rascón weka)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニュージーランドクイナ
Chinese 新西兰秧鸡
Spanish Rascón weka
French Râle wéka
German Wekaralle
Portuguese weka
Russian Пастушок-уэка

Similar Species in Gallirallus

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Rascón acollarado
Gallirallus torquatus
Not Evaluated
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Rascón de Calayán
Gallirallus calayanensis
Vulnerable
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Rascón de Dieffenbach
Gallirallus dieffenbachii
Not Evaluated
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Rascón de Guam
Gallirallus owstoni
Not Evaluated
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Rascón de la Lord Howe
Gallirallus sylvestris
Not Evaluated
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Rascón de las Chatham
Gallirallus modestus
Not Evaluated
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Rascón de la Wake
Gallirallus wakensis
Not Evaluated
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Rascón de Nueva Bretaña
Gallirallus insignis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rascón weka?
The scientific name of Rascón weka is Gallirallus australis. It belongs to the genus Gallirallus.
What is the conservation status of Rascón weka?
Rascón weka (Gallirallus australis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rascón weka live?
Rascón weka is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Rascón weka belong to?
Rascón weka (Gallirallus australis) belongs to the genus Gallirallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Rascón weka endangered?
Yes, Rascón weka (Gallirallus australis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Rascón weka belong to?
Rascón weka (Gallirallus australis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rascón weka?
The closest relatives of Rascón weka in the genus Gallirallus include Rascón acollarado, Rascón de Calayán, Rascón de Dieffenbach, Rascón de Guam, Rascón de la Lord Howe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Gallirallus — 14 Species

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Rascón acollarado
Gallirallus torquatus
NE 🐾
Rascón de Calayán
Gallirallus calayanensis
VU 🐾
Rascón de Dieffenbach
Gallirallus dieffenbachii
NE 🐾
Rascón de Guam
Gallirallus owstoni
NE 🐾
Rascón de la Lord Howe
Gallirallus sylvestris
NE 🐾
Rascón de las Chatham
Gallirallus modestus
NE 🐾
Rascón de la Wake
Gallirallus wakensis
NE 🐾
Rascón de Nueva Bretaña
Gallirallus insignis
NE 🐾
Rascón de Nueva Caledonia
Gallirallus lafresnayanus
CR 🐾
Rascón de Okinawa
Gallirallus okinawae
NE 🐾
Rascón de Tahiti
Gallirallus pacificus
NE 🐾
Rascón filipino
Gallirallus philippensis
NE 🐾
Rascón roviana
Gallirallus rovianae
NE
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Rascón weka
Gallirallus australis
VU
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