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Pingüino magallánico

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened
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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

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

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Pingüino de El Cabo
Spheniscus demersus
Endangered
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Pingüino de Galápagos
Spheniscus mendiculus
Endangered
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Pingüino de Humboldt
Spheniscus humboldti
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pingüino magallánico?
The scientific name of Pingüino magallánico is Spheniscus magellanicus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.
What is the conservation status of Pingüino magallánico?
Pingüino magallánico (Spheniscus magellanicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pingüino magallánico live?
Pingüino magallánico 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 Pingüino magallánico belong to?
Pingüino magallánico (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
What kingdom does Pingüino magallánico belong to?
Pingüino magallánico (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pingüino magallánico?
The closest relatives of Pingüino magallánico in the genus Spheniscus include Pingüino de El Cabo, Pingüino de Galápagos, Pingüino de Humboldt.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Spheniscus — 4 Species

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Pingüino de El Cabo
Spheniscus demersus
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Pingüino de Galápagos
Spheniscus mendiculus
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Pingüino de Humboldt
Spheniscus humboldti
VU
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Pingüino magallánico
Spheniscus magellanicus
NT
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