# Streaky-breasted flufftail (*Sarothrura boehmi*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/streaky-breasted-flufftail  
Data as of: 2026-11-11

The streaky-breasted flufftail (Sarothrura boehmi) is a species in the family Sarothruridae, order Gruiformes. Recorded adults weigh 32.8 g to 37.5 g. Its IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 32.8 g – 37.5 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Young per litter or clutch | 3.85 |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Gruiformes
- family: Sarothruridae
- genus: Sarothrura
- species: *Sarothrura boehmi* Reichenow, 1900

Synonyms: *Coturnicops boehmi*, *Sarothrura boehmi boehmi*, *Sarothrura boehmi danei*, *Sarothrura böhmi*, *Sarothrura bohmi danei*

## Common questions

### How big is the streaky-breasted flufftail?

An adult streaky-breasted flufftail weighs 32.8 g – 37.5 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the streaky-breasted flufftail endangered?

The streaky-breasted flufftail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction.

### What kind of animal is the streaky-breasted flufftail?

The streaky-breasted flufftail (Sarothrura boehmi) belongs to the family Sarothruridae 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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