Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus)

Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Size
48 - 53 cm

First Described (Guide)
Sundevall, 1871

Abundance (Guide)
Estimated population, about 10,000.

Habitat
Waters immediately surrounding the Galapagos archepelago.

Range (Guide)

Ecuador (B), Southeast Pacific (B) (NB).

Galapagos Islands.

Population
Estimated population is 1,800 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Small fish and crustaceans.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus) [XC383122]
by id from Playa Negra, Isabela, Galapagos, Ecuador (call)

Breeding Season (Guide)
Breeds only on Galapagos Islands. All year round.

Nest
In crevices and under volcanic rocks at sea-level. Loose colonies, small groups or alone.

Eggs (Guide)
2. Incubation: about 38 - 40 days.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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