Rufous-sided Crake

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Family

Rallidae

Genus

Laterallus

Species

Laterallus melanophaius (Rufous-sided Crake)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ノドジロコビトクイナ

Chinese 棕胁田鸡

Spanish Polluela Flanquirrufa

French Râle brunoir

German Rothalsralle

Portuguese sanã-parda

Russian Красношейный погоныш

Similar Species in Laterallus

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Black Rail

Laterallus jamaicensis

Least Concern

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Gray-breasted Crake

Laterallus exilis

Least Concern

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White-throated Crake

Laterallus albigularis

Least Concern

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Galapagos Rail

Laterallus spilonotus

Vulnerable

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Red-and-white Crake

Laterallus leucopyrrhus

Least Concern

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Ruddy Crake

Laterallus ruber

Least Concern

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Rufous-faced Crake

Laterallus xenopterus

Vulnerable

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Rusty-flanked Crake

Laterallus levraudi

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-sided Crake?

The scientific name of Rufous-sided Crake is Laterallus melanophaius. It belongs to the genus Laterallus.

What is the conservation status of Rufous-sided Crake?

Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rufous-sided Crake live?

Rufous-sided Crake is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Rufous-sided Crake belong to?

Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) belongs to the genus Laterallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Rufous-sided Crake endangered?

No, Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Rufous-sided Crake belong to?

Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Rufous-sided Crake?

The closest relatives of Rufous-sided Crake in the genus Laterallus include Black Rail, Gray-breasted Crake, White-throated Crake, Galapagos Rail, Red-and-white Crake.