About the Plain-flanked Rail
The plain-flanked rail is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rallus wetmorei |
| Species Codes | plfrai1, PFRA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain-flanked Rail belong to?
The Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Plain-flanked Rail?
The Plain-flanked Rail is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Plain-flanked Rail?
The plain-flanked rail is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Venezuela....
Where can I report a Plain-flanked Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain-flanked Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plfrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
3
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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