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Lord Howe Wood Rail

Creature Facts

Scientific Name:

Gallirallus sylvestris

Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:

Tricholimnas sylvestris, Lord Howe Island Woodhen

Group:

Birds

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

EN-US FWS: June 14, 1976

EN-IUCN: 2008

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Australia (Lord Howe Island)

Facts Summary:
The Lord Howe Wood Rail (Gallirallus sylvestris) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Australia (Lord Howe Island). This species is also known by the following name(s): Tricholimnas sylvestris, Lord Howe Island Woodhen.

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Lord Howe Wood Rail Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2006

To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Lord Howe Wood Rail Facts" (Online). Accessed 10/12/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=391&ID=4.

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