Snares Penguin vs Galapagos Penguin
Eudyptes robustus comparé à Spheniscus mendiculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Snares Penguin | Galapagos Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudyptes robustus | Spheniscus mendiculus |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 19,6 cm (7.7 in) | 16,6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Poids | 3191,6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 2040,0 g (71.96 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Endangered
Galapagos Penguin
About These Birds
Snares Penguin
Snares Penguin, 50–63 cm, breeds only on the Snares Islands, a tiny New Zealand sub-Antarctic archipelago. Bold yellow crest meeting above bill, pink facial skin, red-pink bill. Piscivore and krill feeder. Vulnerable; limited to a single island group making it inherently at risk from any catastrophe.
Galapagos Penguin
Galápagos Penguin, 49–53 cm, is the only penguin that breeds north of the equator. Restricted to the Galápagos Islands and dependent on Humboldt Current upwelling. Banded black-and-white with a horseshoe breast band. Piscivore; dives for sardines and mullet. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events.