Gentoo Penguin
The Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) is a bird.
The gentoo penguin is a penguin species in the genus Pygoscelis, most closely related to the Adélie penguin and the chinstrap penguin. The earliest scientific description was made in 1781 by Johann Reinhold Forster with a type locality in the Falkland Islands. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Pygoscelis papua
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Spheniscidae
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Lifespan
- 41 years
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
How big is a Gentoo Penguin?
The gentoo penguin weighs around 6 kg.
How long do Gentoo Penguins live?
In the wild, the gentoo penguin can live up to about 41 years.
Is the gentoo penguin endangered?
The gentoo penguin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.