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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Peru. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)
Species
Spheniscus magellanicus (Magellanic Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マゼランペンギン
Chinese 南美企鹅
Spanish Pingüino magallánico
French Manchot de Magellan
German Magellanpinguin
Portuguese pinguim
Russian Магелланов пингвин

Similar Species in Spheniscus

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African Penguin
Spheniscus demersus
Endangered
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Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Endangered
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Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Magellanic Penguin?
The scientific name of Magellanic Penguin is Spheniscus magellanicus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.
What is the conservation status of Magellanic Penguin?
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Magellanic Penguin live?
Magellanic Penguin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Peru. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Peru.
What family does Magellanic Penguin belong to?
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
What kingdom does Magellanic Penguin belong to?
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Magellanic Penguin?
The closest relatives of Magellanic Penguin in the genus Spheniscus include African Penguin, Galapagos Penguin, Humboldt Penguin.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Spheniscus — 4 Species

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African Penguin
Spheniscus demersus
EN 🐾
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
EN 🐾
Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
VU
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Magellanic Penguin
Spheniscus magellanicus
NT
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