Réunion rail (SciiFii)

The Réunion rail (Dryolimnas augusti), also known as Dubois' wood-rail, is a rail species which is endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion. The Réunion rail was once extinct since the 17th century, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced to the island of Réunion. The Réunion rail is most closely related to the white-throated rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri). The Réunion rail is the largest member of the genus Dryolimnas, growing to be about 5% larger than other members of the genus. The Réunion rail is entirely flightless like its relatives, the white-throated rails. The Réunion rail is carnivorous and primarily feeds on crabs, frogs, small lizards, and occasionally bird eggs. The conservation status of the Réunion rail is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and historic poaching, however, thanks to the conservationists, the Réunion rail is a protected species.