Gallery description : gentoo penguin
Gentoo Penguin (pygoscelis papua) is an animal of the bird type. It usually lives in rocky antarctic islands. The animal weights about 4kg - 8kg (8.8lbs - 18lbs) and lives for 15 - 20 years. Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks predators are dangerous for gentoo penguins. Look up the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about gentoo penguins
| Name | Gentoo Penguin |
| Colour | Black, white, grey, orange |
| Average Litter Size | 2 |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Distinctive Features | Small head with orange beak and feet |
| Type | Bird |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Scientific Name | Pygoscelis papua |
| Lifestyle | Colony |
| Class | Aves |
| Size (H) | 51cm - 90cm (20in - 36in) |
| Family | Spheniscidae |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Weight | 4kg - 8kg (8.8lbs - 18lbs) |
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Conservation Status | Near threatened |
| Habitat | Rocky antarctic islands |
| Main Prey | Krill, fish, shrimp |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Life Span | 15 - 20 years |
| Predators | Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks |
| Skin Type | Feathers |
Image Details
| Description | Gentoo penguin. Gentoo_penguin_nsf_cropped |
| Width | 1387 pixels |
| Heigh | 1760 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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