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Humboldtpinguin

Spheniscus humboldti

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus humboldti (Humboldtpinguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フンボルトペンギン

Chinese 洪保德環企鵝

Spanish Pingüino de Humboldt

French Manchot de Humboldt

German Humboldtpinguin

Portuguese pinguim-de-humboldt

Russian Гумбольдтов пингвин

Turkish Humbold pengueni

Similar Species in Spheniscus

Spheniscus mendiculus

Endangered

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Magellanpinguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Humboldtpinguin?

The scientific name of Humboldtpinguin is Spheniscus humboldti. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of Humboldtpinguin?

Humboldtpinguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Humboldtpinguin live?

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

What family does Humboldtpinguin belong to?

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

Is Humboldtpinguin endangered?

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

What kingdom does Humboldtpinguin belong to?

Humboldtpinguin (Spheniscus humboldti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Humboldtpinguin?

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