Galápagos Penguin
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 3.0
Bird

Galápagos Penguin Facts

Spheniscus mendiculus

BirdCarnivore
Lifespan
Up to 17.7 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Galápagos Penguin Facts at a Glance

It belongs to the family Spheniscidae in the order Sphenisciformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

Galápagos Penguin Conservation Status

Galápagos Penguin is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 17.7 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
1,921.86 g

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Sources and image credit

Animal facts are reviewed against the references below. The photograph remains available under the stated license.