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pinguim-do-cabo

Spheniscus demersus

Endangered ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

3.5 kg

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

O único pinguim nativo de África habita ilhas e costas do sul do continente, desde a Namíbia até Port Elizabeth. Com 70 cm de altura, reconhece-se pelo seu chamamento semelhante ao zurro de um burro e pela plumagem branca e preta com uma glândula rosada acima do olho. Está Em Perigo (EN), com populações que diminuíram 70% desde 2000 devido à escassez de alimento pela pesca comercial, derrames de petróleo e alterações climáticas na distribuição das suas presas.

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

pinguim-do-cabo is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

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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 (pinguim-do-cabo)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pinguim-do-cabo?

The scientific name of pinguim-do-cabo is Spheniscus demersus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of pinguim-do-cabo?

pinguim-do-cabo (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does pinguim-do-cabo live?

pinguim-do-cabo 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 pinguim-do-cabo belong to?

pinguim-do-cabo (Spheniscus demersus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does pinguim-do-cabo eat?

pinguim-do-cabo is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does pinguim-do-cabo live?

pinguim-do-cabo has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many pinguim-do-cabo are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of pinguim-do-cabo (Spheniscus demersus) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is pinguim-do-cabo endangered?

Yes, pinguim-do-cabo (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.