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Yellow-eyed Penguin

Megadyptes antipodes

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
Megadyptes
Species
Megadyptes antipodes (Yellow-eyed Penguin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンメペンギン
Chinese 黃眼企鵝
Spanish Pingüino ojigualdo
French Manchot antipode
German Gelbaugenpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-de-olho-amarelo
Russian Великолепный пингвин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The scientific name of Yellow-eyed Penguin is Megadyptes antipodes. It belongs to the genus Megadyptes.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-eyed Penguin?
Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-eyed Penguin live?
Yellow-eyed 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 Yellow-eyed Penguin belong to?
Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) belongs to the genus Megadyptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
Is Yellow-eyed Penguin endangered?
Yes, Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Yellow-eyed Penguin belong to?
Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megadyptes — 1 Species

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Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes antipodes
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