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Erect-crested Penguin

Eudyptes sclateri

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Eudyptes
Species
Eudyptes sclateri (Erect-crested Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マユダチペンギン
Chinese 翘眉企鹅
Spanish Pingüino de Sclater
French Gorfou huppé
German Sclaterpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-de-crista-ereta
Russian Большой хохлатый пингвин

Similar Species in Eudyptes

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Royal Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
Least Concern
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Macaroni Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus
Vulnerable
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Moseley's Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
Endangered
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Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Vulnerable
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Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
Vulnerable
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Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Erect-crested Penguin?
The scientific name of Erect-crested Penguin is Eudyptes sclateri. It belongs to the genus Eudyptes.
What is the conservation status of Erect-crested Penguin?
Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Erect-crested Penguin live?
Erect-crested Penguin 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 Erect-crested Penguin belong to?
Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) belongs to the genus Eudyptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
Is Erect-crested Penguin endangered?
Yes, Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Erect-crested Penguin belong to?
Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Erect-crested Penguin?
The closest relatives of Erect-crested Penguin in the genus Eudyptes include Royal Penguin, Macaroni Penguin, Moseley's Rockhopper Penguin, Snares Penguin, Southern Rockhopper Penguin.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Eudyptes — 7 Species

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Royal Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
LC 🐾
Macaroni Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus
VU 🐾
Moseley's Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
EN 🐾
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
VU 🐾
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
VU
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Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
EN
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Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
NT
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