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Galapagos Rail

Laterallus spilonotus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Laterallus spilonotus (Galapagos Rail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスコビトクイナ

Chinese 加岛田鸡

Spanish Polluela de Galápagos, Pachay

French Râle des Galapagos

German Galapagosralle

Portuguese sanã-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский пастушок

Similar Species in Laterallus

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Black Rail

Laterallus jamaicensis

Laterallus albigularis

Least Concern

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Red-and-white Crake

Laterallus leucopyrrhus

Laterallus xenopterus

Vulnerable

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Rufous-sided Crake

Laterallus melanophaius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos Rail?

The scientific name of Galapagos Rail is Laterallus spilonotus. It belongs to the genus Laterallus.

What is the conservation status of Galapagos Rail?

Galapagos Rail (Laterallus spilonotus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Galapagos Rail live?

Galapagos Rail is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Galapagos Rail belong to?

Galapagos Rail (Laterallus spilonotus) belongs to the genus Laterallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Galapagos Rail endangered?

Yes, Galapagos Rail (Laterallus spilonotus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Galapagos Rail belong to?

Galapagos Rail (Laterallus spilonotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Galapagos Rail?

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