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Pingüino de El Cabo

Spheniscus demersus

Endangered ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

3.5 kg

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

El único pingüino nativo de África habita islas y costas del sur del continente, desde Namibia hasta Port Elizabeth. Con 70 cm de altura, se reconoce por su llamada similar al rebuzno y su característico plumaje blanco y negro con una glándula rosada sobre el ojo. Está En Peligro (EN), con poblaciones que han disminuido un 70% desde el año 2000 debido a la escasez de alimento por la pesca comercial, vertidos de petróleo y cambios climáticos en la distribución de sus presas.

Fun Facts

✨ They can swim at 20 km/h.
✨ Their black-and-white coloring is camouflage: white belly hides them from predators below, dark back from above.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🏖️ Marine Intertidal 🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Pingüino de El Cabo is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

50.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus demersus (Pingüino de El Cabo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケープペンギン

Chinese 南非企鹅

Spanish Pingüino de El Cabo

French Manchot du Cap

German Brillenpinguin

Portuguese pinguim-do-cabo

Russian Очковый пингвин

Similar Species in Spheniscus

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Pingüino de Galápagos

Spheniscus mendiculus

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pingüino de El Cabo?

The scientific name of Pingüino de El Cabo is Spheniscus demersus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of Pingüino de El Cabo?

Pingüino de El Cabo (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Pingüino de El Cabo live?

Pingüino de El Cabo is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Pingüino de El Cabo belong to?

Pingüino de El Cabo (Spheniscus demersus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does Pingüino de El Cabo eat?

Pingüino de El Cabo is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Pingüino de El Cabo live?

Pingüino de El Cabo has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Pingüino de El Cabo are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Pingüino de El Cabo (Spheniscus demersus) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is Pingüino de El Cabo endangered?

Yes, Pingüino de El Cabo (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.