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加岛企鹅 (Galapagos Penguin)

Spheniscus mendiculus

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Sphenisciformes (企鹅目)

Family

Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Genus

Spheniscus (Banded Penguins)

Species

Spheniscus mendiculus (加岛企鹅)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスペンギン

Chinese 加岛企鹅

Spanish Pingüino de Galápagos

French Manchot des Galapagos

German Galapagospinguin

Portuguese pinguim-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский пингвин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 加岛企鹅?

The scientific name of 加岛企鹅 is Spheniscus mendiculus. It belongs to the genus Spheniscus.

What is the conservation status of 加岛企鹅?

加岛企鹅 (Spheniscus mendiculus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 加岛企鹅 live?

加岛企鹅 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does 加岛企鹅 belong to?

加岛企鹅 (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the genus Spheniscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spheniscidae.

Is 加岛企鹅 endangered?

Yes, 加岛企鹅 (Spheniscus mendiculus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 加岛企鹅 belong to?

加岛企鹅 (Spheniscus mendiculus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 加岛企鹅?

The closest relatives of 加岛企鹅 in the genus Spheniscus include 南美企鹅, 南非企鹅, 洪保德環企鵝.