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Galapagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
16,6 cm
Berat
2040,0 g
Famili
Spheniscidae
Ordo
Sphenisciformes

The Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Tentang

Galápagos Penguin, 49–53 cm, is the only penguin that breeds north of the equator. Restricted to the Galápagos Islands and dependent on Humboldt Current upwelling. Banded black-and-white with a horseshoe breast band. Piscivore; dives for sardines and mullet. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 16,6 cm 6.5 in
Berat 2040,0 g 71.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 38-42 days. Fledging: 60 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Galapagos Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Galapagos Penguin endangered?
The Galapagos Penguin has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Galapagos Penguin nest?
Incubation: 38-42 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Galapagos Penguin?
The Galapagos Penguin has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 2040.0 g.
What order and family does the Galapagos Penguin belong to?
The Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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