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Pingüino de Humboldt

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

Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus humboldti (Pingüino de Humboldt)

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

Pingüino de Galápagos

Spheniscus mendiculus

Endangered

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Pingüino magallánico

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pingüino de Humboldt?

The scientific name of Pingüino de Humboldt is Spheniscus humboldti. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of Pingüino de Humboldt?

Pingüino de Humboldt (Spheniscus humboldti) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pingüino de Humboldt live?

Pingüino de Humboldt 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 Pingüino de Humboldt belong to?

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

Is Pingüino de Humboldt endangered?

Yes, Pingüino de Humboldt (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 Pingüino de Humboldt belong to?

Pingüino de Humboldt (Spheniscus humboldti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pingüino de Humboldt?

The closest relatives of Pingüino de Humboldt in the genus Spheniscus include Pingüino de El Cabo, Pingüino de Galápagos, Pingüino magallánico.