| Aphanapteryx | |
|---|---|
| Red Rail, Aphanapteryx bonasia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Gruiformes |
| Family: | Rallidae |
| Genus: | Aphanapteryx |
| species | |
|
A. bonasia |
|
Aphanapteryx is a small genus of extinct birds of the rail family, endemic to the Mascarenes.
The two flightless island species were
Both species were readily attracted by red objects and made excellent eating, factors which ensured their downfall.