New Caledonian Rail
New Caledonian Rail (<em>Gallirallus lafresnayanus</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes &amp; Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Gallirallus; binomial: Gallirallus lafresnayanus; authority: Verreaux, J & des Murs, 1860.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
New Caldedonian Rail is sister to Chatham Rail (Kirchman 2012). Move from Gallirallus to Cabalus contra Dickinson & Remsen (2013). Move taxa in Aptenorallus, Habroptila, Eulabeornis, Cabalus and Hypotaenidia to Gallirallus, following AviList v2025.
