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Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Eudyptes
Species
Eudyptes chrysocome (Southern Rockhopper Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イワトビペンギン
Chinese 凤头黄眉企鹅
Spanish Pingüino saltarrocas meridional
French Gorfou sauteur
German Südfelsenpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-de-penacho-amarelo
Russian 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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Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
Endangered
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Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Rockhopper Penguin?
The scientific name of Southern Rockhopper Penguin is Eudyptes chrysocome. It belongs to the genus Eudyptes.
What is the conservation status of Southern Rockhopper Penguin?
Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Southern Rockhopper Penguin live?
Southern Rockhopper Penguin is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Southern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the genus Eudyptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
Is Southern Rockhopper Penguin endangered?
Yes, Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Southern Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Southern Rockhopper Penguin?
The closest relatives of Southern Rockhopper Penguin in the genus Eudyptes include Royal Penguin, Macaroni Penguin, Moseley's Rockhopper Penguin, Snares Penguin, Erect-crested 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
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Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
VU
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Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
EN 🐾
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
NT
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