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Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
Envergadura
23,3 cm
Peso
4650,0 g
Família
Spheniscidae
Ordem
Sphenisciformes

Sobre

Macaroni Penguin, 70–75 cm, is the most numerous penguin species globally — over 18 million individuals. Breeds on sub-Antarctic islands from South Georgia to Heard Island. Black head with bright orange-yellow crest that meets above the bill. Krill specialist and piscivore; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Peso 4650,0 g 164.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 33-40 days. Fledging: 60 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Macaroni Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Macaroni Penguin endangered?
The Macaroni Penguin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Macaroni Penguin nest?
Incubation: 33-40 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Macaroni Penguin?
The Macaroni Penguin has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 4650.0 g.
What order and family does the Macaroni Penguin belong to?
The Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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