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Extinct

Chatham Islands Rail

Gallirallus modestus

Chatham Islands Rail (Gallirallus modestus) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.

The Chatham Islands Rail (Gallirallus modestus) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

Conservation status

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EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Gruiformes
  3. Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
  4. Genus Gallirallus
  5. Species modestus

Where it lives

Chatham Is.

Quick facts

Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Chatham Islands Rail (Gallirallus modestus) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Chatham Is.

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Chatham Islands Rail live?

The Chatham Islands Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Chatham Is.

What family does the Chatham Islands Rail belong to?

The Chatham Islands Rail (Gallirallus modestus) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.

Is the Chatham Islands Rail endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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