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St. Helena Rail
Aphanocrex podarces
St. Helena Rail (Aphanocrex podarces) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.
The St. Helena Rail (Aphanocrex podarces) 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 Aphanocrex
- Species podarces
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The St. Helena Rail (Aphanocrex podarces) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. It is found across 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 Rail live?
The St. Helena Rail is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO St. Helena (tropical se Atlantic Ocean).
What family does the St. Helena Rail belong to?
The St. Helena Rail (Aphanocrex podarces) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
Is the St. Helena Rail endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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