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King Rail

Rallus elegans

Near Threatened

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Rallus
Species
Rallus elegans (King Rail)

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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นกอัญชันอกสีไพล
Rallus indicus
Least Concern
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Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
Vulnerable
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Aztec Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
Near Threatened
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Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
Endangered
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Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Least Concern
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Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
Least Concern
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Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
Vulnerable
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Mangrove Rail
Rallus longirostris
Least Concern
View all species in Rallus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of King Rail?
The scientific name of King Rail is Rallus elegans. It belongs to the genus Rallus.
What is the conservation status of King Rail?
King Rail (Rallus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does King Rail live?
King Rail 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 King Rail belong to?
King Rail (Rallus elegans) belongs to the genus Rallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does King Rail belong to?
King Rail (Rallus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of King Rail?
The closest relatives of King Rail in the genus Rallus include นกอัญชันอกสีไพล, Austral Rail, Aztec Rail, Bogota Rail, Clapper Rail.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Rallus — 13 Species

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นกอัญชันอกสีไพล
Rallus indicus
LC 🐾
Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
VU 🐾
Aztec Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
NT 🐾
Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
EN 🐾
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
LC 🐾
Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
LC
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King Rail
Rallus elegans
NT
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Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
VU 🐾
Mangrove Rail
Rallus longirostris
LC 🐾
Plain-flanked Rail
Rallus wetmorei
EN 🐾
Ridgway's Rail
Rallus obsoletus
NT 🐾
African Rail
Rallus caerulescens
LC 🐾
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
LC
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