King 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

Aptenodytes (Great Penguins)

Species

Aptenodytes patagonicus (King Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オウサマペンギン

Chinese 國王企鵝

Spanish Pingüino rey

French Manchot royal

German Königspinguin

Portuguese pinguim-rei

Russian Королевский пингвин

Similar Species in Aptenodytes

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of King Penguin?

The scientific name of King Penguin is Aptenodytes patagonicus. It belongs to the genus Aptenodytes.

What is the conservation status of King Penguin?

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does King Penguin live?

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

What family does King Penguin belong to?

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) belongs to the genus Aptenodytes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

Is King Penguin endangered?

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

What kingdom does King Penguin belong to?

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of King Penguin?

The closest relatives of King Penguin in the genus Aptenodytes include Emperor Penguin.