Family: Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)

Authority: Peale, 1848

Red List Category

Criteria: D2

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Justification of Red List category
Although able to take advantage of most waterbodies, this species is listed as Vulnerable because its range is very small and susceptible to stochastic events and human activities, given that its wetland habitat is scattered and limited in area, and that only a small number of concentrations are known.

Population size: 1300-2700

Population trend: Stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 59,600 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Marine biome