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Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome

Vulnerable
Envergure
19,6 cm
Poids
2615,0 g
Famille
Spheniscidae
Ordre
Sphenisciformes

À propos

Southern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Falkland Islands and southern South American sub-Antarctic islands. Characteristic yellow plume starts above the eye, vivid red eyes and bill. Leaps with both feet together over boulders. Krill and fish feeder; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining populations.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 19,6 cm 7.7 in
Poids 2615,0 g 92.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC,NO. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Famille Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Espèces Eudyptes chrysocome

Distribution

Southern Rockhopper Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Southern Rockhopper Penguin endangered?
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Southern Rockhopper Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC,NO. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Southern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 2615.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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