Spheniscus mendiculus Sundevall, 1871
Galapagos penguin
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Family:  Spheniscidae ()
Max. size:  53 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,500.0 g
Environment:  others; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Galapagos Island.
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Biology:  This is a gregarious species, and colonies are composed of about 40 scattered pairs (Ref. 91362). Pursuit diving (Ref. 356).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 August 2020 (A2abce; B2ab(iii,v); C2a(ii)) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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