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Little Penguin

Eudyptula minor

Least Concern
Envergure
13,4 cm
Poids
1321,6666666666667 g
Famille
Spheniscidae
Ordre
Sphenisciformes

À propos

Little Penguin, 30–40 cm, is the world's smallest penguin, found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Blue-grey upperparts, white below. Returns to burrows only after dark to avoid aerial predators. Piscivore; dives to 70 m for small fish and cephalopods. Resident near breeding sites year-round.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Poids 1321,6666666666667 g 46.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 33-44 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Famille Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptula
Espèces Eudyptula minor

Distribution

Little Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Little Penguin endangered?
The Little Penguin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Penguin nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 33-44 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
How big is the Little Penguin?
The Little Penguin has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 1321.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Little Penguin belong to?
The Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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