Galápagos Penguin
The Galápagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a bird native to South America.
The Galápagos penguin is a penguin endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It is the only penguin found north of the equator. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Spheniscus mendiculus
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Spheniscidae
- Habitat
- Marine
- Found in
- South America
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Lifespan
- 17.7 years
- Conservation status
- Endangered
How big is a Galápagos Penguin?
The galápagos penguin weighs around 2 kg.
How long do Galápagos Penguins live?
In the wild, the galápagos penguin can live up to about 17.7 years.
Where do Galápagos Penguins live?
Galápagos Penguins are found in South America, in marine habitats.
Is the galápagos penguin endangered?
The galápagos penguin is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.