Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="spheniscus-mendiculus"></birdfyi-bird>The Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Galápagos Penguin, 49–53 cm, is the only penguin that breeds north of the equator. Restricted to the Galápagos Islands and dependent on Humboldt Current upwelling. Banded black-and-white with a horseshoe breast band. Piscivore; dives for sardines and mullet. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 16.6 cm | 6.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 2040.0 g | 71.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Incubation: 38-42 days. Fledging: 60 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Spheniscus mendiculus |
Distribution
Galapagos Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family