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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Chordata |
Class | : | Aves |
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Order | : | Sphenisciformes |
Family | : | Spheniscidae |
Genus | : | Pygoscelis |
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Scientific Name | : | Pygoscelis papua |
Type | : | Bird |
Diet | : | Carnivore |
Size (H) | : | 51cm - 90cm (20in - 36in) |
Weight | : | 4kg - 8kg (8.8lbs - 18lbs) |
Life Span | : | 15 - 20 years |
Lifestyle | : | Colony |
Conservation Status | : | Near Threatened |
Colour | : | Black, White, Grey, Orange |
Skin Type | : | Feathers |
Favourite Food | : | Krill |
Habitat | : | Rocky Antarctic Islands |
Average Litter Size | : | 2 |
Main Prey | : | Krill, Fish, Shrimp |
Predators | : | Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks |
Distinctive Features | : | Small head with orange beak and feet |