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Gorfou doré

Eudyptes chrysolophus

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Eudyptes
Species
Eudyptes chrysolophus (Gorfou doré)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マカロニペンギン
Chinese 冠企鵝
Spanish Pingüino de macarrones
French Gorfou doré
German Goldschopfpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-macaroni
Russian Золотоволосый пингвин

Similar Species in Eudyptes

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Gorfou de Moseley
Eudyptes moseleyi
Endangered
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Gorfou de Schlegel
Eudyptes schlegeli
Least Concern
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Gorfou des Snares
Eudyptes robustus
Vulnerable
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Gorfou du Fiordland
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Near Threatened
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Gorfou huppé
Eudyptes sclateri
Endangered
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Gorfou sauteur
Eudyptes chrysocome
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gorfou doré?
The scientific name of Gorfou doré is Eudyptes chrysolophus. It belongs to the genus Eudyptes.
What is the conservation status of Gorfou doré?
Gorfou doré (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gorfou doré live?
Gorfou doré 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 Gorfou doré belong to?
Gorfou doré (Eudyptes chrysolophus) belongs to the genus Eudyptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
Is Gorfou doré endangered?
Yes, Gorfou doré (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Gorfou doré belong to?
Gorfou doré (Eudyptes chrysolophus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Gorfou doré?
The closest relatives of Gorfou doré in the genus Eudyptes include Gorfou de Moseley, Gorfou de Schlegel, Gorfou des Snares, Gorfou du Fiordland, Gorfou huppé.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Eudyptes — 7 Species

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Gorfou de Moseley
Eudyptes moseleyi
EN 🐾
Gorfou de Schlegel
Eudyptes schlegeli
LC 🐾
Gorfou des Snares
Eudyptes robustus
VU
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Gorfou doré
Eudyptes chrysolophus
VU
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Gorfou du Fiordland
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
NT 🐾
Gorfou huppé
Eudyptes sclateri
EN 🐾
Gorfou sauteur
Eudyptes chrysocome
VU
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