African Penguin
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Sphenisciformes
- family: Spheniscidae
- genus: Spheniscus
- scientific name: Spheniscus demersus
Characteristics
- prey: Fish, Squid, Crustaceans
- name of young: Chick
- group behavior: Colony
- estimated population size: 140,000
- biggest threat: Habitat disruption
- most distinctive feature: Pink glands above their eyes
- other name(s): Jackass Penguin
- water type: Salt
- incubation period: 40 days
- age of fledgling: 3 - 5 months
- habitat: Rocky Ocean Islands
- predators: Sharks, Fur Seals, Gulls
- diet: Carnivore
- lifestyle: Diurnal
- common name: African Penguin
- number of species: 1
- location: south-west African coast
- average clutch size: 2
- slogan: The only penguin species in Africa!
- group: Bird
- color: GreyBlackWhite
- skin type: Feathers
- top speed: 12.4 mph
- lifespan: 10 - 15 years
- weight: 2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs)
- height: 60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in)
- age of sexual maturity: 3 - 4 years
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