Emperor Penguin
The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is a bird native to Antarctica.
The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and lives exclusively in Antarctica. The male and female are similar in plumage and size, reaching 100 cm (39 in) in length and weighing from 22 to 45 kg. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Aptenodytes forsteri
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Spheniscidae
- Habitat
- Marine
- Found in
- Antarctica
- Weight
- 34 kg
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
How big is an Emperor Penguin?
The emperor penguin weighs around 34 kg.
Where do Emperor Penguins live?
Emperor Penguins are found in Antarctica, in marine habitats.
Is the emperor penguin endangered?
The emperor penguin is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.