コウテイペンギン (Emperor Penguin)

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near Threatened →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.1 m

Weight

40.0 kg

Population

595.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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世界最大のペンギンであるコウテイペンギン（Aptenodytes forsteri）は体高最大1.2m、体重45kgで、地球上で最も過酷な環境の一つである南極大陸に生息しています。零下60°C以下の真冬の暗闇の中で繁殖し、雌が海上にいる間、雄が65日間足の上で育雛嚢の下に一つの卵を温め続けます。数千羽からなる群れで個体が暖かい中心部を循環するいわゆるハドリング行動は、協調的な生存戦略の傑作です。

Fun Facts

✨ Males incubate the egg on their feet for 2 months without eating.
✨ They can dive to depths of 565 meters.
✨ They huddle together in temperatures of -60C.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🏖️ Marine Intertidal

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

コウテイペンギン is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

595.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Aptenodytes (Great Penguins)

Species

Aptenodytes forsteri (コウテイペンギン)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウテイペンギン

Chinese 帝企鹅

Spanish Pingüino emperador

French Manchot empereur

German Kaiserpinguin

Portuguese pinguim-imperador

Russian Императорский пингвин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of コウテイペンギン?

The scientific name of コウテイペンギン is Aptenodytes forsteri. It belongs to the genus Aptenodytes.

What is the conservation status of コウテイペンギン?

コウテイペンギン (Aptenodytes forsteri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does コウテイペンギン live?

コウテイペンギン is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does コウテイペンギン belong to?

コウテイペンギン (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the genus Aptenodytes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does コウテイペンギン eat?

コウテイペンギン is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does コウテイペンギン live?

コウテイペンギン has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many コウテイペンギン are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of コウテイペンギン (Aptenodytes forsteri) is approximately 595,000 individuals.

What kingdom does コウテイペンギン belong to?

コウテイペンギン (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).