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Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
19,6 cm
Berat
2615,0 g
Famili
Spheniscidae
Ordo
Sphenisciformes
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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 19,6 cm 7.7 in
Berat 2615,0 g 92.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Famili Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Spesies Eudyptes chrysocome

Distribution

Southern Rockhopper Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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