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Yellow-eyed Penguin

Megadyptes antipodes

Endangered
Envergadura
25,6 cm
Peso
5636,666666666667 g
Familia
Spheniscidae
Orden
Sphenisciformes

The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (pingüinos), within the order Sphenisciformes (pingüinos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.6 cm and a weight of 5.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Yellow-eyed Penguin, 56–78 cm, is one of the world's rarest penguins, endemic to southeastern New Zealand and sub-Antarctic islands. Distinctive yellow iris and yellow band behind the eye. Piscivore; dives to 120 m for blue cod and opalfish. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators, and fisheries bycatch.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Peso 5636,666666666667 g 198.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 39-51 days. Fledging: 97-119 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Sphenisciformes (Pingüinos)
Familia Spheniscidae (Pingüinos)
Genus Megadyptes
Especies Megadyptes antipodes

Distribution

Yellow-eyed Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Yellow-eyed Penguin endangered?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Yellow-eyed Penguin nest?
Incubation: 39-51 days. Fledging: 97-119 days.
How big is the Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 5636.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-eyed Penguin belong to?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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