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Magellanpinguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Peru. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)
Species
Spheniscus magellanicus (Magellanpinguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マゼランペンギン
Chinese 南美企鹅
Spanish Pingüino magallánico
French Manchot de Magellan
German Magellanpinguin
Portuguese pinguim
Russian Магелланов пингвин

Similar Species in Spheniscus

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Brillenpinguin
Spheniscus demersus
Endangered
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Galapagospinguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Endangered
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Humboldtpinguin
Spheniscus humboldti
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Magellanpinguin?
The scientific name of Magellanpinguin is Spheniscus magellanicus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.
What is the conservation status of Magellanpinguin?
Magellanpinguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Magellanpinguin live?
Magellanpinguin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Peru. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Peru.
What family does Magellanpinguin belong to?
Magellanpinguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
What kingdom does Magellanpinguin belong to?
Magellanpinguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Magellanpinguin?
The closest relatives of Magellanpinguin in the genus Spheniscus include Brillenpinguin, Galapagospinguin, Humboldtpinguin.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Spheniscus — 4 Species

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Brillenpinguin
Spheniscus demersus
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Galapagospinguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
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Humboldtpinguin
Spheniscus humboldti
VU
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Magellanpinguin
Spheniscus magellanicus
NT
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