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St. Helena Crake

St. Helena Crake

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The Saint Helena Crake (Zapornia astrictocarpus) is an extinct flightless crake that was endemic to Saint Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Known only from fossil remains, it was a small rail thought to be similar to other island crakes.
Where to spot
This species is extinct and cannot be observed in the wild. Historically, it was confined to Saint Helena Island.
How to spot
As an extinct species, direct observation is not possible. Its existence is known through paleontological findings.
When to spot
Not applicable as the species is extinct.
Its flightless nature made it highly vulnerable to introduced predators, leading to its extinction soon after human arrival and subsequent ecological changes on the island.
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