King Penguin
The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is a bird.
The king penguin is the second largest species of penguin, smaller than but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Aptenodytes patagonicus
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Spheniscidae
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 12 kg
- Lifespan
- 27 years
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
How big is a King Penguin?
The king penguin weighs around 12 kg.
How long do King Penguins live?
In the wild, the king penguin can live up to about 27 years.
Is the king penguin endangered?
The king penguin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.