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Rufous-faced Crake

Laterallus xenopterus

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Laterallus
Species
Laterallus xenopterus (Rufous-faced Crake)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロオビコビトクイナ
Chinese 棕脸田鸡
Spanish Polluela guaraní
French Râle de Conover
German Rotgesichtralle
Portuguese sanã-de-cara-ruiva
Russian Краснолицый пастушок

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-sided Crake
Laterallus melanophaius
Least Concern
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Rusty-flanked Crake
Laterallus levraudi
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-faced Crake?
The scientific name of Rufous-faced Crake is Laterallus xenopterus. It belongs to the genus Laterallus.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-faced Crake?
Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous-faced Crake live?
Rufous-faced Crake 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 Rufous-faced Crake belong to?
Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) belongs to the genus Laterallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Rufous-faced Crake endangered?
Yes, Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Rufous-faced Crake belong to?
Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous-faced Crake?
The closest relatives of Rufous-faced Crake in the genus Laterallus include Black Rail, Gray-breasted Crake, White-throated Crake, Galapagos Rail, Red-and-white Crake.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Laterallus — 9 Species

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Black Rail
Laterallus jamaicensis
LC 🐾
Gray-breasted Crake
Laterallus exilis
LC 🐾
White-throated Crake
Laterallus albigularis
LC 🐾
Galapagos Rail
Laterallus spilonotus
VU 🐾
Red-and-white Crake
Laterallus leucopyrrhus
LC 🐾
Ruddy Crake
Laterallus ruber
LC
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Rufous-faced Crake
Laterallus xenopterus
VU
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Rufous-sided Crake
Laterallus melanophaius
LC 🐾
Rusty-flanked Crake
Laterallus levraudi
VU
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