Allen's gallinule (Porphyrio alleni), formerly known as the lesser gallinule, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Allen's Gallinule being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Porphyrio martinica
- Porphyrio madagascariensis
- Porphyrio indicus
- Porphyrio poliocephalus
- Porphyrio porphyrio
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Family
- Rallidae
- Genus
- Porphyrio
- Species
- Porphyrio alleni
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