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White-throated Rail

Dryolimnas cuvieri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Rallidae ›Genus: Dryolimnas

About

The white-throated rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri) or Cuvier's rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in Comoros, Madagascar, Mayotte, and Seychelles. A flightless subspecies, Dryolimnas cuvieri aldabranus (Aldabra rail), inhabits Aldabra, while another, D. c. abbotti (Assumption rail), from Assumption went extinct in the early 20th century due to introduced predators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-throated Rail?
The scientific name of White-throated Rail is Dryolimnas cuvieri.
What is the conservation status of White-throated Rail?
The White-throated Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does White-throated Rail belong to?
White-throated Rail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White-throated Rail belong to?
White-throated Rail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White-throated Rail belong to?
White-throated Rail belongs to the class Aves.
What order does White-throated Rail belong to?
White-throated Rail belongs to the order Gruiformes.
What family does White-throated Rail belong to?
White-throated Rail belongs to the family Rallidae.
What genus does White-throated Rail belong to?
White-throated Rail belongs to the genus Dryolimnas.