Galápagos Rail
Laterallus spilonota
VulnerableAves · Gruiformes · Rallidae
About
The Galapagos crake, also called the Galapagos rail and Darwin's rail, is a vulnerable species of rail in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It resembles its sister species, the black rail of the Americas, from which it diverged 1.2 million years ago.
Fun Fact
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Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet includes other arthropods, snails, and berries and seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change