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Fiordland Penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
31,1 cm
Gewicht
3755,0 g
Familie
Spheniscidae
Ordnung
Sphenisciformes

Über uns

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
Flügelspannweite 31,1 cm 12.2 in
Gewicht 3755,0 g 132.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

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

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)
Familie Spheniscidae (Pinguine)
Genus Eudyptes
Arten Eudyptes pachyrhynchus

Distribution

Fiordland Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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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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