California Clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus)
Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae
Listing Status:
General Information
The California clapper rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) is one of the largest rails (family Rallidae), measuring 13-19 inches from bill to tail. It is characterized by its hen-like appearance, a long, slightly downward-curving bill, olive-brown upper parts, a cinnamon-buff colored breast, dark flanks crossed by white bars and white undertail coverts which are often exposed when the bird is agitated.
- States/US Territories in which the California Clapper rail is known to occur: California
- USFWS Refuges in which the California Clapper rail is known to occur:
DON EDWARDS SAN FRANCISCO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
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FARALLON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
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SAN PABLO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
- For more information: http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/es/animal_spp_acct/clapper_rail.htm
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/1970 | 35 FR 16047 16048 | Appendix D - United States List of Endangered Native Fish and Wildlife; 35 FR 16047 16048 |
| 08/25/1970 | 35 FR 13519 13520 | Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Conservation of Endangered Species and Other Fish or Wildlife) |
» Recovery
Recovery Plan Information Search| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/1984 | Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse and California Clapper Rail Recovery Plan | View Implementation Progress | Final |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the California Clapper rail.
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for California Clapper rail
» Petitions
No petition findings have been published for the California Clapper rail.
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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