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Samoan Woodhen
Gallinula pacifica
Samoan Woodhen (Gallinula pacifica) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Samoan Woodhen (Gallinula pacifica) 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 Gallinula
- Species pacifica
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Samoan Woodhen (Gallinula pacifica) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Savaii (w Samoa, c Polynesia).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Samoan Woodhen live?
The Samoan Woodhen is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Savaii (w Samoa, c Polynesia).
What family does the Samoan Woodhen belong to?
The Samoan Woodhen (Gallinula pacifica) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
Is the Samoan Woodhen endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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