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Manchot de Magellan

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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Manchot de Humboldt
Spheniscus humboldti
Vulnerable
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Manchot des Galapagos
Spheniscus mendiculus
Endangered
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Manchot du Cap
Spheniscus demersus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Manchot de Magellan?
The scientific name of Manchot de Magellan is Spheniscus magellanicus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.
What is the conservation status of Manchot de Magellan?
Manchot de Magellan (Spheniscus magellanicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Manchot de Magellan live?
Manchot de Magellan 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 Manchot de Magellan belong to?
Manchot de Magellan (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
What kingdom does Manchot de Magellan belong to?
Manchot de Magellan (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Manchot de Magellan?
The closest relatives of Manchot de Magellan in the genus Spheniscus include Manchot de Humboldt, Manchot des Galapagos, Manchot du Cap.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Spheniscus — 4 Species

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Manchot de Humboldt
Spheniscus humboldti
VU
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Manchot de Magellan
Spheniscus magellanicus
NT
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Manchot des Galapagos
Spheniscus mendiculus
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Manchot du Cap
Spheniscus demersus
EN
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