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Ascension Crake
Mundia elpenor
Ascension Crake (Mundia elpenor) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Ascension Crake (Mundia elpenor) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Mundia
- Species elpenor
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Ascension Crake (Mundia elpenor) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO Ascension I. (sc Atlantic Ocean).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ascension Crake live?
The Ascension Crake is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO Ascension I. (sc Atlantic Ocean).
What family does the Ascension Crake belong to?
The Ascension Crake (Mundia elpenor) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
Is the Ascension Crake endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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