Spot-flanked Gallinule

Porphyriops melanops

The spot-flanked gallinule is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is monotypic in the genus Porphyriops. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are swamps and freshwater lakes, but it is able to survive in properly managed artificial ponds. Its population has declined significantly in recent decades.

Scientific name

Porphyriops melanops

Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

IUCN status

LC