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Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
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Endangered
Envergadura
22,3 cm
Peso
5529,0 g
Família
Spheniscidae
Ordem
Sphenisciformes
Sobre
Erect-crested Penguin, 67–70 cm, breeds only on Bounty and Antipodes Islands southeast of New Zealand. Distinctive erect, brush-like yellow crest standing upright from eye to crown. Forages at sea for fish and squid; breeding biology poorly known due to remote location. Endangered; declining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,3 cm | 8.8 in |
| Peso | 5529,0 g | 195.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Família | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Espécies | Eudyptes sclateri |
Distribution
Erect-crested Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Erect-crested Penguin endangered?
The Erect-crested Penguin has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Erect-crested Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30 days.
How big is the Erect-crested Penguin?
The Erect-crested Penguin has a wingspan of 22.3 cm, weight of 5529.0 g.
What order and family does the Erect-crested Penguin belong to?
The Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.
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