Clapper rail
Rallus crepitans
The clapper rail (Rallus crepitans) is a member of the rail family, Rallidae.
About the Clapper rail
The clapper rail (Rallus crepitans) is a member of the rail family, Rallidae. The taxonomy for this species is confusing and still being determined. It is a large brown rail that is resident in wetlands along the Atlantic coasts of the eastern United States, eastern Mexico and some Caribbean islands. This species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the mangrove rail.
Fun Facts About Clapper rail
- The clapper rail (Rallus crepitans) is a member of the rail family, Rallidae.
- The taxonomy for this species is confusing and still being determined.
Conservation Status
The Clapper rail is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus crepitans |
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