Morepork by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, on account of its large range and stable population, with no evidence of any significant decline. Like most species of owls, the morepork is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora with its placement on the Appendix II list of vulnerable species, which makes the import, export, and trade of listed wild-caught animals illegal. Morepork The morepork ("Ninox novaeseelandiae"), also called the ruru or Tasmanian spotted owl, is a small brown owl found throughout New Zealand and Tasmania. Described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in
Anatomical terms of bone or Superior pubic ramus. Ramus may also be used to refer to nerves, such as the ramus communicans. A "facet" refers to a small, flattened articular surface. A "line" refers to a long, thin projection, often with a rough surface. "Ridge" and "crest" refer to a long, narrow line. Unlike many words used to describe anatomical terms, the word "ridge" is derived from Old English. A "spine", as well as referring to the spinal cord, may be used to describe a relatively long, thin projection or bump. These terms are used to describe bony protuberances in specific parts of the