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Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes moseleyi

Endangered
Размах крыльев
20,4 cm
Масса
2850,0 g
Семейство
Spheniscidae
Отряд
Sphenisciformes
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О нас

Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 20,4 cm 8.0 in
Масса 2850,0 g 100.53 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Семейство Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Виды Eudyptes moseleyi

Distribution

Northern Rockhopper Penguin has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Northern Rockhopper Penguin endangered?
The Northern Rockhopper Penguin has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Northern Rockhopper Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Northern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Northern Rockhopper Penguin has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 2850.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
The Northern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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