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Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
21,0 cm
Berat
4416,666666666667 g
Famili
Spheniscidae
Ordo
Sphenisciformes

The Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 4.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Tentang

Humboldt Penguin, 56–70 cm, is restricted to the coasts of Peru and Chile, dependent on cold, fish-rich Humboldt Current. Single white facial stripe, large bare skin patch around bill. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and herring. Vulnerable; populations severely reduced by guano harvesting, fishing pressure, and El Niño.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 21,0 cm 8.3 in
Berat 4416,666666666667 g 155.79 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 80 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Famili Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Spheniscus
Spesies Spheniscus humboldti

Distribution

Humboldt Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Humboldt Penguin endangered?
The Humboldt Penguin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Humboldt Penguin nest?
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Humboldt Penguin?
The Humboldt Penguin has a wingspan of 21.0 cm, weight of 4416.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Humboldt Penguin belong to?
The Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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