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Extinct

St. Helena Crake

Zapornia astrictocarpus

St. Helena Crake (Zapornia astrictocarpus) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.

The St. Helena Crake (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. 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 Zapornia
  5. Species astrictocarpus

Where it lives

St. Helena (tropical southeastern Atlantic Ocean)

Quick facts

Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

Biology & behaviour

The St. Helena Crake (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the St. Helena Crake live?

The St. Helena Crake is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).

What family does the St. Helena Crake belong to?

The St. Helena Crake (Zapornia astrictocarpus) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.

Is the St. Helena Crake endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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