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Galapagospinguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus mendiculus (Galapagospinguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスペンギン

Chinese 加岛企鹅

Spanish Pingüino de Galápagos

French Manchot des Galapagos

German Galapagospinguin

Portuguese pinguim-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский пингвин

Similar Species in Spheniscus

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagospinguin?

The scientific name of Galapagospinguin is Spheniscus mendiculus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of Galapagospinguin?

Galapagospinguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Galapagospinguin live?

Galapagospinguin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Galapagospinguin belong to?

Galapagospinguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

Is Galapagospinguin endangered?

Yes, Galapagospinguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Galapagospinguin belong to?

Galapagospinguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Galapagospinguin?

The closest relatives of Galapagospinguin in the genus Spheniscus include Brillenpinguin, Humboldtpinguin, Magellanpinguin.