Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eudyptes-pachyrhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Fiordland Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (pinguine), within the order Sphenisciformes (pinguine). 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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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 |
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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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