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Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
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Not Evaluated
Family
Spheniscidae
Order
Sphenisciformes
About
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, including Kerguelen and Campbell Island. Narrower supercilium stripe than Macaroni Penguin. Krill and fish feeder; aggressive and agile on rocky terrain. Vulnerable; declining.
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC,NO. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Family | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Species | Eudyptes filholi |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC,NO. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
What order and family does the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
The Eastern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes filholi) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.
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