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Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes moseleyi

Endangered
पंखों का फैलाव
20.4 cm
वजन
2850.0 g
कुल
Spheniscidae
गण
Sphenisciformes

The Northern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 20.4 cm 8.0 in
वजन 2850.0 g 100.53 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Endangered
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
कुल Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
प्रजातियां Eudyptes moseleyi

Distribution

Northern Rockhopper Penguin has been recorded in 2 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Is the Northern Rockhopper Penguin endangered?
The Northern Rockhopper Penguin has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Northern Rockhopper Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Northern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Northern Rockhopper Penguin has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 2850.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
The Northern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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