About the Striped Crake
The striped crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only species in the genus Aenigmatolimnas, having formerly been included in Porzana or in Poliolimnas. Its precise relationships, however, are still enigmatic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aenigmatolimnas marginalis |
| Species Codes | strcra1, STCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striped Crake belong to?
The Striped Crake (Aenigmatolimnas marginalis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Striped Crake?
The striped crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only species in the genus Aenigmatolimnas, having formerly been included in Porzana or in Poliolimnas. Its precise relationships, however, are still enigmatic....
Where can I report a Striped Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Striped Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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