帝企鹅 (Emperor Penguin)

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near Threatened →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.1 m

Weight

40.0 kg

Population

595.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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About

帝企鹅是世界上体型最大的企鹅，身高可达1.2米，体重达45千克，栖息于南极大陆极端恶劣的环境中。它们在隆冬的黑暗中、零下60°C以下的严寒里繁殖，雄鸟将唯一的蛋置于脚背上，藏于育卵囊下孵化长达65天，而雌鸟则在此期间出海觅食。数千只帝企鹅组成的群体通过循环交换位置、使个体轮流经过温暖的核心区域这一抱团取暖行为，堪称合作生存的典范。

Fun Facts

✨ Males incubate the egg on their feet for 2 months without eating.
✨ They can dive to depths of 565 meters.
✨ They huddle together in temperatures of -60C.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🏖️ Marine Intertidal

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

帝企鹅 is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

595.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (企鹅目)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Aptenodytes (Great Penguins)

Species

Aptenodytes forsteri (帝企鹅)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウテイペンギン

Chinese 帝企鹅

Spanish Pingüino emperador

French Manchot empereur

German Kaiserpinguin

Portuguese pinguim-imperador

Russian Императорский пингвин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 帝企鹅?

The scientific name of 帝企鹅 is Aptenodytes forsteri. It belongs to the genus Aptenodytes.

What is the conservation status of 帝企鹅?

帝企鹅 (Aptenodytes forsteri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does 帝企鹅 live?

帝企鹅 is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does 帝企鹅 belong to?

帝企鹅 (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the genus Aptenodytes, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

What does 帝企鹅 eat?

帝企鹅 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 帝企鹅 live?

帝企鹅 has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many 帝企鹅 are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of 帝企鹅 (Aptenodytes forsteri) is approximately 595,000 individuals.

What kingdom does 帝企鹅 belong to?

帝企鹅 (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).