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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세계에서 가장 큰 펭귄인 황제펭귄(Aptenodytes forsteri)은 키가 최대 1.2m에 몸무게가 45kg에 달하며, 지구상에서 가장 혹독한 환경인 남극 대륙에 서식합니다. 영하 60°C 이하의 한겨울 암흑 속에서 번식하며, 수컷이 암컷이 바다에 있는 동안 65일 동안 발 위에서 육아낭 아래에 알 한 개를 품습니다. 수천 마리가 모인 무리에서 개체들이 따뜻한 중심부를 순환하는 이른바 허들링 행동은 협동적 생존의 훌륭한 사례입니다.

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

Emperor Penguin 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 (Emperor Penguin)

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 Emperor Penguin?

The scientific name of Emperor Penguin is Aptenodytes forsteri. It belongs to the genus Aptenodytes.

What is the conservation status of Emperor Penguin?

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Emperor Penguin live?

Emperor Penguin 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 Emperor Penguin belong to?

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the genus Aptenodytes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does Emperor Penguin eat?

Emperor Penguin is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Emperor Penguin live?

Emperor Penguin has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Emperor Penguin are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is approximately 595,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Emperor Penguin belong to?

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).