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ケープペンギン (African Penguin)

Spheniscus demersus

Endangered ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

3.5 kg

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

アフリカ固有の唯一のペンギン種であるケープペンギンは、ナミビアからポートエリザベスにかけての南アフリカ沿岸の島や海岸線に生息する。体高70 cmに達し、ロバに似た鳴き声と目の上の独特なピンク色の腺が特徴である。商業漁業による餌の減少、油流出、気候変動に伴う餌分布の変化により2000年以降個体数が70%減少しており、危機（EN）とされている。

Fun Facts

✨ They can swim at 20 km/h.
✨ Their black-and-white coloring is camouflage: white belly hides them from predators below, dark back from above.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🏖️ Marine Intertidal 🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

ケープペンギン is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

50.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus demersus (ケープペンギン)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケープペンギン

Chinese 南非企鹅

Spanish Pingüino de El Cabo

French Manchot du Cap

German Brillenpinguin

Portuguese pinguim-do-cabo

Russian Очковый пингвин

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ガラパゴスペンギン

Spheniscus mendiculus

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ケープペンギン?

The scientific name of ケープペンギン is Spheniscus demersus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of ケープペンギン?

ケープペンギン (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does ケープペンギン live?

ケープペンギン is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.

What family does ケープペンギン belong to?

ケープペンギン (Spheniscus demersus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does ケープペンギン eat?

ケープペンギン is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does ケープペンギン live?

ケープペンギン has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many ケープペンギン are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of ケープペンギン (Spheniscus demersus) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is ケープペンギン endangered?

Yes, ケープペンギン (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.