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Галапагосский пингвин

Spheniscus mendiculus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (пингвинообразные)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus mendiculus (Галапагосский пингвин)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスペンギン

Chinese 加岛企鹅

Spanish Pingüino de Galápagos

French Manchot des Galapagos

German Galapagospinguin

Portuguese pinguim-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский пингвин

Similar Species in Spheniscus

Spheniscus magellanicus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Галапагосский пингвин?

The scientific name of Галапагосский пингвин is Spheniscus mendiculus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of Галапагосский пингвин?

Галапагосский пингвин (Spheniscus mendiculus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Галапагосский пингвин live?

Галапагосский пингвин is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Галапагосский пингвин belong to?

Галапагосский пингвин (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

Is Галапагосский пингвин endangered?

Yes, Галапагосский пингвин (Spheniscus mendiculus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Галапагосский пингвин belong to?

Галапагосский пингвин (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Галапагосский пингвин?

The closest relatives of Галапагосский пингвин in the genus Spheniscus include Гумбольдтов пингвин, Магелланов пингвин, Очковый пингвин.