Yellow-eyed Penguin
The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) is a bird.
The yellow-eyed penguin, known also as hoiho, is a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand. It is the sole extant species in the genus Megadyptes, from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas), meaning "large", and δύπτης (dúptes), meaning "diver". — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Megadyptes antipodes
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Spheniscidae
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 5 kg
- Conservation status
- Endangered
How big is a Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The yellow-eyed penguin weighs around 5 kg.
Is the yellow-eyed penguin endangered?
The yellow-eyed penguin is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.