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Pingüino saltarrocas meridional

Eudyptes chrysocome

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Eudyptes
Species
Eudyptes chrysocome (Pingüino saltarrocas meridional)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イワトビペンギン
Chinese 凤头黄眉企鹅
Spanish Pingüino saltarrocas meridional
French Gorfou sauteur
German Südfelsenpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-de-penacho-amarelo
Russian Хохлатый пингвин

Similar Species in Eudyptes

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Pingüino de Fiordland
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Near Threatened
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Pingüino de las Snares
Eudyptes robustus
Vulnerable
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Pingüino de macarrones
Eudyptes chrysolophus
Vulnerable
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Pingüino de Schlegel
Eudyptes schlegeli
Least Concern
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Pingüino de Sclater
Eudyptes sclateri
Endangered
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Pingüino saltarrocas septentrional
Eudyptes moseleyi
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pingüino saltarrocas meridional?
The scientific name of Pingüino saltarrocas meridional is Eudyptes chrysocome. It belongs to the genus Eudyptes.
What is the conservation status of Pingüino saltarrocas meridional?
Pingüino saltarrocas meridional (Eudyptes chrysocome) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pingüino saltarrocas meridional live?
Pingüino saltarrocas meridional is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Pingüino saltarrocas meridional belong to?
Pingüino saltarrocas meridional (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the genus Eudyptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
Is Pingüino saltarrocas meridional endangered?
Yes, Pingüino saltarrocas meridional (Eudyptes chrysocome) 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 saltarrocas meridional belong to?
Pingüino saltarrocas meridional (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pingüino saltarrocas meridional?
The closest relatives of Pingüino saltarrocas meridional in the genus Eudyptes include Pingüino de Fiordland, Pingüino de las Snares, Pingüino de macarrones, Pingüino de Schlegel, Pingüino de Sclater.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Eudyptes — 7 Species

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Pingüino de Fiordland
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
NT 🐾
Pingüino de las Snares
Eudyptes robustus
VU 🐾
Pingüino de macarrones
Eudyptes chrysolophus
VU 🐾
Pingüino de Schlegel
Eudyptes schlegeli
LC 🐾
Pingüino de Sclater
Eudyptes sclateri
EN
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Pingüino saltarrocas meridional
Eudyptes chrysocome
VU
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Pingüino saltarrocas septentrional
Eudyptes moseleyi
EN
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