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Royal Penguin

Royal Penguin
Photo: M. Murphy · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) is a bird.

The royal penguin is a species of penguin, which can be found only on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island and adjacent islands. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the royal penguin as Least Concern. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Eudyptes schlegeli
Class
Bird
Family / order
Spheniscidae
Habitat
Marine
Weight
4 kg
Lifespan
15.8 years
Conservation status
Least Concern

How big is a Royal Penguin?

The royal penguin weighs around 4 kg.

How long do Royal Penguins live?

In the wild, the royal penguin can live up to about 15.8 years.

Is the royal penguin endangered?

The royal penguin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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