St. Helena Crake

Overview

St. Helena Crake (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zapornia; binomial: Zapornia astrictocarpus; authority: (Olson, 1973).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Atlantic Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

BirdLife International (2012) IUCN Red List. Tentatively moved to Zapornia from Porzana based on Olson's original description: (Olson, 1973).