Gentoo Penguin

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 papua (Gentoo Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ジェンツーペンギン

Chinese 巴布亞企鵝

Spanish Pingüino juanito

French Manchot papou

German Eselspinguin

Portuguese pinguim-gentoo

Russian Папуанский пингвин

Similar Species in Pygoscelis

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Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Least Concern

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Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gentoo Penguin?

The scientific name of Gentoo Penguin is Pygoscelis papua. It belongs to the genus Pygoscelis.

What is the conservation status of Gentoo Penguin?

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gentoo Penguin live?

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

What family does Gentoo Penguin belong to?

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

Is Gentoo Penguin endangered?

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

What kingdom does Gentoo Penguin belong to?

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Gentoo Penguin?

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