Adelie Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
翼開長
18.9 cm
体重
5425.0 g
Spheniscidae
Sphenisciformes

について

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
翼開長 18.9 cm 7.4 in
体重 5425.0 g 191.36 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

2

分類学

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

Distribution

Adelie Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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