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Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome

Vulnerable
Envergadura
19,6 cm
Peso
2615,0 g
Família
Spheniscidae
Ordem
Sphenisciformes

The Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.6 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Southern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Falkland Islands and southern South American sub-Antarctic islands. Characteristic yellow plume starts above the eye, vivid red eyes and bill. Leaps with both feet together over boulders. Krill and fish feeder; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining populations.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 19,6 cm 7.7 in
Peso 2615,0 g 92.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC,NO. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Família Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Espécies Eudyptes chrysocome

Distribution

Southern Rockhopper Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Southern Rockhopper Penguin endangered?
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Southern Rockhopper Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC,NO. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Southern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 2615.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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