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Extinct

North Island Takahe

Porphyrio mantelli

North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.

The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) 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 Porphyrio
  5. Species mantelli

Where it lives

North I. (New Zealand)

Quick facts

Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

Biology & behaviour

The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU North I. (New Zealand).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the North Island Takahe live?

The North Island Takahe is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU North I. (New Zealand).

What family does the North Island Takahe belong to?

The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.

Is the North Island Takahe endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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