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Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern

About

The Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) is a species in the genus Pygoscelis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments, found across Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Sphenisciformes (Penguins)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Pygoscelis

Species

Pygoscelis adeliae (Adelie Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アデリーペンギン

Chinese 阿德利企鵝

Spanish Pingüino de Adelia

French Manchot d'Adélie

German Adeliepinguin

Portuguese pinguim-de-adélia

Russian Пингвин Адели

Similar Species in Pygoscelis

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Adelie Penguin?

The scientific name of Adelie Penguin is Pygoscelis adeliae. It belongs to the genus Pygoscelis.

What is the conservation status of Adelie Penguin?

Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Adelie Penguin live?

Adelie Penguin is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Adelie Penguin belong to?

Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) belongs to the genus Pygoscelis, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

Is Adelie Penguin endangered?

No, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Adelie Penguin belong to?

Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Adelie Penguin?

The closest relatives of Adelie Penguin in the genus Pygoscelis include Gentoo Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin.