Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis papua

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Sphenisciformes · Spheniscidae

About

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. The species calls in a variety of ways, but the most frequently heard is a loud, trumpeting call, emitted with the head thrown back.

Fun Fact

Gentoo Penguins are the fastest underwater birds, swimming at speeds up to 36 km/h, faster than many fish they prey upon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live on fish, crustaceans such as krill and shrimp, and cephalopods.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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