Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus)
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Galapagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus Sundevall, 1871

1.9 kgWeight

The Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a penguin endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador.

Most records: Ecuador

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Galapagos Penguin has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Española – Punta SuárezEcuador4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a penguin endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It is the only penguin found north of the equator. Most inhabit Fernandina Island and the west coast of Isabela Island.

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Questions

How big is the Galapagos Penguin?

The Galapagos Penguin weighs around 1.9 kg.

Where does the Galapagos Penguin live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Galápagos. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

Is the Galapagos Penguin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Galapagos Penguin as Endangered.

What does the Galapagos Penguin eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Galapagos Penguin in?

It belongs to the family Penguins (Spheniscidae), order Sphenisciformes.

At a glance

Weight
1.9 kg
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
On the water surface
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
83 mm
Tail
26 mm
Bill
64 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: western Galápagos

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Penguins Spheniscidae
Genus
Spheniscus

Other birds in the genus Spheniscus

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Galapagos Penguin

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