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Gorfou sauteur

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

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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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 doré
Eudyptes chrysolophus
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 🐾
Gorfou doré
Eudyptes chrysolophus
VU 🐾
Gorfou du Fiordland
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
NT 🐾
Gorfou huppé
Eudyptes sclateri
EN
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Gorfou sauteur
Eudyptes chrysocome
VU
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