# Ruddy crake (*Laterallus ruber*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/ruddy-crake  
Data as of: 2026-11-11

The ruddy crake (Laterallus ruber) is a species in the family Rallidae, order Gruiformes. Recorded adults weigh 44.4 g to 45.2 g and live up to 9 years. Its IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 44.4 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 9 years |
| Diet | Aquatic predator |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | wetland |
| Young per litter or clutch | 4.2 |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Gruiformes
- family: Rallidae
- genus: Laterallus
- species: *Laterallus ruber* (P. L. Sclater & Salvin, 1860)

Synonyms: *Corethrura ruber*, *Laterallus ruber ruber*

## Common questions

### How big is the ruddy crake?

An adult ruddy crake weighs 44.4 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the ruddy crake endangered?

The ruddy crake is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction.

### How long does the ruddy crake live?

The ruddy crake has a recorded lifespan of 9 years.

### What kind of animal is the ruddy crake?

The ruddy crake (Laterallus ruber) belongs to the family Rallidae in the order Gruiformes.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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