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Striped Crake
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis
Striped Crake (Aenigmatolimnas marginalis) — Cranes & Rails of Africa.
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The Striped Crake (Aenigmatolimnas marginalis) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Africa.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Aenigmatolimnas
- Species marginalis
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Striped Crake (Aenigmatolimnas marginalis) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon to c DR Congo and Gabon.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3.9 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Striped Crake live?
The Striped Crake is found across Africa with a range covering AF Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon to c DR Congo and Gabon.
What family does the Striped Crake belong to?
The Striped Crake (Aenigmatolimnas marginalis) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What sound does the Striped Crake make?
1 real field recording of the Striped Crake — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Striped Crake's range?
The Striped Crake has a mapped global range of about 3.9 million km².
Conservation
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