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Snares Penguin

Eudyptes robustus

Vulnerable
Envergadura
19,6 cm
Peso
3191,6666666666665 g
Família
Spheniscidae
Ordem
Sphenisciformes

The Snares Penguin (Eudyptes robustus) 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 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Snares Penguin, 50–63 cm, breeds only on the Snares Islands, a tiny New Zealand sub-Antarctic archipelago. Bold yellow crest meeting above bill, pink facial skin, red-pink bill. Piscivore and krill feeder. Vulnerable; limited to a single island group making it inherently at risk from any catastrophe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 19,6 cm 7.7 in
Peso 3191,6666666666665 g 112.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-37 days. Fledging: 75 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Snares Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Snares Penguin endangered?
The Snares Penguin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Snares Penguin nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-37 days. Fledging: 75 days.
How big is the Snares Penguin?
The Snares Penguin has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 3191.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Snares Penguin belong to?
The Snares Penguin (Eudyptes robustus) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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