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Fiordland Penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
31,1 cm
الوزن
3755,0 g
الفصيلة
Spheniscidae
الرتبة
Sphenisciformes

The Fiordland Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 3.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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حول

Fiordland Penguin, 60–67 cm, breeds in the temperate rainforest of Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand — highly unusual habitat for a penguin. Dark upperparts, whitish cheek streaks (3–6). Secretive breeder in coastal caves and tree roots. Piscivore. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 31,1 cm 12.2 in
الوزن 3755,0 g 132.45 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 31-36 days. Fledging: 75 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
الفصيلة Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
الأنواع Eudyptes pachyrhynchus

Distribution

Fiordland Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Fiordland Penguin endangered?
The Fiordland Penguin has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Fiordland Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 31-36 days. Fledging: 75 days.
How big is the Fiordland Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 3755.0 g.
What order and family does the Fiordland Penguin belong to?
The Fiordland Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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