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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Aves |
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| Order | : | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | : | Spheniscidae |
| Genus | : | Megadyptes |
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| Scientific Name | : | Megadyptes Antipodes |
| Type | : | Bird |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (H) | : | 60cm - 75cm (24in - 30in) |
| Weight | : | 5kg - 8kg (11lbs - 18lbs) |
| Life Span | : | 10 - 20 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Colony |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Colour | : | Black, White, Grey, Brown, Yellow |
| 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 | : | Bright yellow head-band and pink coloured feet |