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Goldschopfpinguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Eudyptes
Species
Eudyptes chrysolophus (Goldschopfpinguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マカロニペンギン
Chinese 冠企鵝
Spanish Pingüino de macarrones
French Gorfou doré
German Goldschopfpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-macaroni
Russian Золотоволосый пингвин

Similar Species in Eudyptes

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Dickschnabelpinguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Near Threatened
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Haubenpinguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
Least Concern
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Nordfelsenpinguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
Endangered
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Sclaterpinguin
Eudyptes sclateri
Endangered
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Snaresinselpinguin
Eudyptes robustus
Vulnerable
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Südfelsenpinguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goldschopfpinguin?
The scientific name of Goldschopfpinguin is Eudyptes chrysolophus. It belongs to the genus Eudyptes.
What is the conservation status of Goldschopfpinguin?
Goldschopfpinguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goldschopfpinguin live?
Goldschopfpinguin is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Goldschopfpinguin belong to?
Goldschopfpinguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) belongs to the genus Eudyptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
Is Goldschopfpinguin endangered?
Yes, Goldschopfpinguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Goldschopfpinguin belong to?
Goldschopfpinguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Goldschopfpinguin?
The closest relatives of Goldschopfpinguin in the genus Eudyptes include Dickschnabelpinguin, Haubenpinguin, Nordfelsenpinguin, Sclaterpinguin, Snaresinselpinguin.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Eudyptes — 7 Species

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Dickschnabelpinguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
NT
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Goldschopfpinguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus
VU
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Haubenpinguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
LC 🐾
Nordfelsenpinguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
EN 🐾
Sclaterpinguin
Eudyptes sclateri
EN 🐾
Snaresinselpinguin
Eudyptes robustus
VU 🐾
Südfelsenpinguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
VU
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