Spotted Crake
VU

Spotted Crake

Porzana porzana

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_crake

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Spotted Crake faces severe population declines across its range due to widespread wetland destruction and degradation. Agricultural intensification has eliminated crucial breeding habitats, while drainage of marshlands for development continues to fragment remaining populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and water levels in the shallow wetlands this species requires for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Spotted Crake inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands including reed beds, sedge marshes, flooded meadows, and the vegetated margins of lakes and ponds. It requires dense emergent vegetation for nesting and foraging, typically in areas with water depths of 5-30 centimeters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spotted Crake classified as Vulnerable?
Spotted Crake 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. The Spotted Crake faces severe population declines across its range due to widespread wetland destruction and degradation. Agricultural intensification has eliminated crucial breeding habitats, while drainage of marshlands for development continues to fragment remaining populations. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and water levels in the shallow wetlands this species requires for successful reproduction.
Where does Spotted Crake live?
Spotted Crake occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spotted Crake?
The main threats to Spotted Crake are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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