ENEndangered
Plain-flanked Rail
Rallus wetmorei
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
Why is Plain-flanked Rail classified as Endangered?
Plain-flanked Rail is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Plain-flanked Rail live?
Plain-flanked Rail occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Plain-flanked Rail?
The main threats to Plain-flanked Rail are 1.1, 12.1, 4.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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