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Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis papua

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
25,2 cm
Gewicht
6225,0 g
Familie
Spheniscidae
Ordnung
Sphenisciformes
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Gentoo Penguin, 75–90 cm, is the fastest swimming penguin, reaching 36 km/h. Distinctive white eye-stripe and orange-red bill; tail bobs from side to side while walking. Breeds from Falklands to Antarctic Peninsula. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 200 m. Population expanding southward with warming.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 25,2 cm 9.9 in
Gewicht 6225,0 g 219.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 31-39 days. Fledging: 62-117 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)
Familie Spheniscidae (Pinguine)
Genus Pygoscelis
Arten Pygoscelis papua

Distribution

Gentoo Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Gentoo Penguin endangered?
The Gentoo Penguin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gentoo Penguin nest?
Incubation: 31-39 days. Fledging: 62-117 days.
How big is the Gentoo Penguin?
The Gentoo Penguin has a wingspan of 25.2 cm, weight of 6225.0 g.
What order and family does the Gentoo Penguin belong to?
The Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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