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) | |||
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