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南非企鹅 (African Penguin)

Spheniscus demersus

Endangered ↓
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15 years
Length
60 cm
Weight
3.5 kg
Population
50.0K
Trend
↓ Decreasing

About

非洲企鹅是唯一原产于非洲的企鹅物种，栖息于南非和纳米比亚沿海的岛屿及海岸地带。该物种因叫声似驴而得名「公驴企鹅」，在IUCN红色名录中被列为濒危（EN），面临食物减少、石油污染和气候变化等严峻威胁。近几十年来，其种群数量已大幅下降。

Fun Facts

  • ✨ They can swim at 20 km/h.
  • ✨ Their black-and-white coloring is camouflage: white belly hides them from predators below, dark back from above.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🏖️ Marine Intertidal 🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
南非企鹅 is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered
Estimated Population
50.0K
Population Trend
↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Sphenisciformes (企鹅目)
Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus
Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)
Species
Spheniscus demersus (南非企鹅)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケープペンギン
Chinese 南非企鹅
Spanish Pingüino de El Cabo
French Manchot du Cap
German Brillenpinguin
Portuguese pinguim-do-cabo
Russian Очковый пингвин

Similar Species in Spheniscus

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加岛企鹅
Spheniscus mendiculus
Endangered
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南美企鹅
Spheniscus magellanicus
Near Threatened
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洪保德環企鵝
Spheniscus humboldti
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 南非企鹅?
The scientific name of 南非企鹅 is Spheniscus demersus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.
What is the conservation status of 南非企鹅?
南非企鹅 (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.
Where does 南非企鹅 live?
南非企鹅 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 南非企鹅 belong to?
南非企鹅 (Spheniscus demersus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.
What does 南非企鹅 eat?
南非企鹅 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does 南非企鹅 live?
南非企鹅 has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.
How many 南非企鹅 are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of 南非企鹅 (Spheniscus demersus) is approximately 50,000 individuals.
Is 南非企鹅 endangered?
Yes, 南非企鹅 (Spheniscus demersus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Spheniscus — 4 Species

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加岛企鹅
Spheniscus mendiculus
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南美企鹅
Spheniscus magellanicus
NT
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南非企鹅
Spheniscus demersus
EN
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洪保德環企鵝
Spheniscus humboldti
VU
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