VUVulnerable
Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar_rail
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Madagascar Rail classified as Vulnerable?
Madagascar Rail is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Madagascar Rail live?
Madagascar Rail occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Madagascar Rail?
The main threats to Madagascar Rail are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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