American purple gallinule
Porphyrio martinicus
The purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) is a species of swamphen found in the Americas.
About the American purple gallinule
The purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) is a species of swamphen found in the Americas. It is in the order Gruiformes, meaning "crane-like", an order which also contains cranes, rails, and crakes. The purple gallinule is a rail species, placing it into the family Rallidae. It is also known locally as the yellow-legged gallinule. The specific name martinica denotes "of Martinique".
Fun Facts About American purple gallinule
- The purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) is a species of swamphen found in the Americas.
- It is in the order Gruiformes, meaning "crane-like", an order which also contains cranes, rails, and crakes.
Conservation Status
The American purple gallinule is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Species | Porphyrio martinicus |
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