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Erect-crested Penguin

Eudyptes sclateri

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
22,3 cm
Berat
5529,0 g
Famili
Spheniscidae
Ordo
Sphenisciformes

The Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.3 cm and a weight of 5.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Tentang

Erect-crested Penguin, 67–70 cm, breeds only on Bounty and Antipodes Islands southeast of New Zealand. Distinctive erect, brush-like yellow crest standing upright from eye to crown. Forages at sea for fish and squid; breeding biology poorly known due to remote location. Endangered; declining.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 22,3 cm 8.8 in
Berat 5529,0 g 195.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Erect-crested Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Erect-crested Penguin endangered?
The Erect-crested Penguin has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Erect-crested Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30 days.
How big is the Erect-crested Penguin?
The Erect-crested Penguin has a wingspan of 22.3 cm, weight of 5529.0 g.
What order and family does the Erect-crested Penguin belong to?
The Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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