Adelie Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
18,9 cm
Berat
5425,0 g
Famili
Spheniscidae
Ordo
Sphenisciformes

Tentang

Adélie Penguin, 46–71 cm, is a quintessential Antarctic penguin, breeding in large colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands. Classic tuxedo pattern with a distinctive white eye ring. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 175 m. Migratory; travels up to 300 km on sea ice to winter grounds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Berat 5425,0 g 191.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-43 days. Fledging: 50-56 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Famili Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Pygoscelis
Spesies Pygoscelis adeliae

Distribution

Adelie Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Adelie Penguin endangered?
The Adelie Penguin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Adelie Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-43 days. Fledging: 50-56 days.
How big is the Adelie Penguin?
The Adelie Penguin has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 5425.0 g.
What order and family does the Adelie Penguin belong to?
The Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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