Pingüino emperador

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near Threatened →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.1 m

Weight

40.0 kg

Population

595.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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El pingüino más grande del mundo, el pingüino emperor puede medir hasta 1,2 metros de altura y pesar 45 kg, habitando el continente antártico en algunas de las condiciones más extremas de la Tierra. Se reproduce en la oscuridad del invierno a temperaturas inferiores a -60°C, con los machos incubando un único huevo sobre sus patas bajo una bolsa de cría durante 65 días mientras las hembras están en el mar. Su comportamiento de apiñarse —haciendo circular a los individuos a través del cálido centro de grupos de miles de ejemplares— es una obra maestra de la supervivencia cooperativa.

Fun Facts

✨ Males incubate the egg on their feet for 2 months without eating.
✨ They can dive to depths of 565 meters.
✨ They huddle together in temperatures of -60C.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🏖️ Marine Intertidal

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Pingüino emperador is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

595.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Aptenodytes (Great Penguins)

Species

Aptenodytes forsteri (Pingüino emperador)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウテイペンギン

Chinese 帝企鹅

Spanish Pingüino emperador

French Manchot empereur

German Kaiserpinguin

Portuguese pinguim-imperador

Russian Императорский пингвин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pingüino emperador?

The scientific name of Pingüino emperador is Aptenodytes forsteri. It belongs to the genus Aptenodytes.

What is the conservation status of Pingüino emperador?

Pingüino emperador (Aptenodytes forsteri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Pingüino emperador live?

Pingüino emperador is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Pingüino emperador belong to?

Pingüino emperador (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the genus Aptenodytes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does Pingüino emperador eat?

Pingüino emperador is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Pingüino emperador live?

Pingüino emperador has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Pingüino emperador are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Pingüino emperador (Aptenodytes forsteri) is approximately 595,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Pingüino emperador belong to?

Pingüino emperador (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).